Sara Morrill

Resident Director of Nease Hall - Floors 1-4
After spending two years at Azusa Pacific University completing her Master of Education in College Student Affairs Sara is thrilled to be back at PLNU this year serving as the Resident Director for floors 1-4. As an undergraduate student Sara loved her experience at PLNU, she was a track and field athlete, a Psychology major, served as the Great Escapes coordinator, studied abroad, and loved hanging out around campus with her best friend and now husband, Josh. A San Diego native, Sara loves being outdoors and has a passion for working with college students as they develop their identity, form relationships, and find God in new and magnificent ways.

Strengths:

Student Development Philosophy 

Contact Information:
Phone: 619-849-7195
Email: (Coming Soon)
Mail to: Nease East RD, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Danielle Brown

Resident Director of Nease Hall - Floors 5-8

A PLNU alumna, Danielle claims to bleed green and gold in love for her alma mater. After walking across the Greek and receiving her BA in Management and Organizational Communications, she chose a life committed to higher education by pursuing a Masters of Education in Student Affairs while serving as the Assistant Director of the North Village Residential Community at Baylor University. When Point Loma called her home, Danielle enthusiastically agreed to take the Resident Director position and finished her graduate work at Alliant International University in December of 2006.  Danielle is devoted to the women who live and learn in Nease Hall. When she is not working or with students, Danielle is invested in her local church, Church of the Nazarene in Mid-City, and enjoys the life offered by San Diego – Balboa Park, the beach, the San Diego Bay,  and of course, Santanas.

Strengths: Communication, WOO, Belief, Strategic, and Learner

Student Development Philosophy

Contact Information:
Phone: 619-849-7162
Email: daniellebrown@pointloma.edu
Mail to: Nease West RD, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106

Strengths: Input, Includer, Belief, Developer, Restorative

Vanessa Pridmore

Senior- Business Administration: International Development Studies Major

Rooms 113-124
Vanessa chose to be an RA because she loves spending time investing in people and believes that the first years of college are such an invaluable time in life, and wants to be there to support students in this time. She believes the best part of PLNU is the fact that she is supported in every direction by a strong Christian body, allowing God to best shape her into who He wants her to become. And the sunsets. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures, kids, sunsets, French, youth ministry, and watching The Office.

Strengths: Activator, Relator, Input, Command, Responsibility

Erin Thompson

Sophomore- Consumer/Environmental Sciences Major

Rooms 200-212

Erin chose to be an RA because she loves encouraging and hanging out with those around her. She believes that the time here at Point Loma is full of opportunity and excitement, as well as a time for growth in intellect and closeness to Christ. She enjoys fashion design, art, running, hair dye and very strong coffee.

Strengths: Belief, Context, Input, Adaptability, Includer

Johannna (Jo) Boyd

Rooms 213-224
Johanna chose to be an RA because she loves making relationships with people and helping others become connected.  Her goal is to create a fun hall where girls can grow in their relationship with God as well as in their relationships with each other. Johanna's favorite part of PLNU is the amazing, friendly, and happy students who attend here. Johanna loves long walks, driving at night, meeting new people, watching old movies, having tea time with her roommate, talking on the phone with her six year old sister, praise and worship chapels, and playing dress up.  

Taylor Clark

 Strengths:  Input, Intellect, Adaptability, Empathy, Belief

Rachel Yarbrough

Sophomore- Communications Major

 
Rooms 313-324
Rachel chose to be an RA because she knew it would be a great opportunity to glorify Christ through service to others.  Her favorite things about PLNU are the people and the never-ending supply of Orange Fanta and peanut butter in the caf (preferably not together).  She enjoys celebrating Christmas year-round, the Office, family, aviation, and cheesecake.

 Strengths: Positivity, Futuristic, Belief, Developer, and Woo

Kaitlin Barnette

 
Strengths: Realtor, Includer, Strategic, Empathy and Positivity

Emily Saldine

Junior - Psychology Major

Rooms 500-512
Emily wants to be an RA because she truly has a passion for people. She loves to have fun and wants to make her girl's experience at Point Loma the best it can be. She knows that this school is amazing with tons of potential for growth. Emily says that the best part about Point Loma is that it really becomes a home away from home, and your best friends become more like family. She loves to learn from others and longs to build a community of friendship on the hall. She enjoys quality time with her friends and family, getting to know new people, running, frozen yogurt. She cannot wait for the year to begin!

Strengths: Adaptability, Includer, Woo, Strategic, Communication

Kimberlee Kruesi

Junior - Journalism Major

Rooms 513-524
Kimberlee chose to be an RA because of the immense opportunity it holds to serve others while making amazing friendships. The best part of Point Loma would either be the location or the people. The sunsets are breathtaking and the friendships she has made will last a lifetime. Kimberlee enjoys discussing current events, listening to music and going to the beach whenever she can!

Strengths: Activator, Belief, Learner, Restorative, Self Assurance

Rooms 600-624
Jocelyn wanted to be an RA because she loves meeting new people and learning about and sharing in their experiences. The best part of Point Loma is the environment overall. The professors are great, the students are so fun, and San Diego cannot be beat. She enjoys living in Boston, foreign films, going for walks around Point Loma, working at Starbucks, and more than anything, she loves to laugh.

Strengths: Input, Developer, Woo, Empathy, Positivity

Stefanie Eick

Senior - Bio-Chemistry Major

Rooms 700-724 (Partnered with Katie Easton)
Stefanie chose to be an RA because her first two years at Point Loma were shaped by the experiences she had in Nease with the fellow girls on her hall as well as her amazing RA. She thinks that the best part of Point Loma is the community. She believes passionately in the individual, but also in what everyone can learn from one another. She enjoys all forms of Art, playing the harmonica, music and life in general.

Strengths: Developer, Individualization, Strategic, Connectedness, Input

Katie Easton

Junior – Visial Art, Photography Major

Rooms 700-712 (Partnered with Stefanie Eick)
Because of the impact earlier Resident Assistants made on her and the other students on the hall, Katie chose to be an R.A. to be a support for incoming women, and hopefully make an impact on them and learn with them as they grow and question during their time here at PLNU. The most enjoyable part of Point Loma for her is the ability to create strong, lasting friendships and the feeling of a smaller, intimate community. Katie enjoys road trips, photography, walking, camping, playing guitar, helping out with Jr. High youth group, and loves to try new things.

Strengths: Belief, Context, Includer, Positivity, Restorative

Merri Metcalfe

Sophomore - Psychology Major

Rooms 800-824 (Partnered with Chelsea Sneller)
Merri chose to be an R.A. because she thrives on building deep relationships with others. She loves listening to anyone's life stories and is excited to learn from and impact the girls on 8th Floor Nease. Merri loves Point Loma because of the atmosphere of acceptance and grace found throughout campus. Meeting new people is so easy at Point Loma and this makes her smile. Merri enjoys learning Spanish, backpacking, waking up early, having conversations that go past the surface, playing marimba and drums, eating, and smiling.

Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Developer, Empathy, Connectedness

Rooms 800-824 (Partnered with Merri Metcalfe)
Chelsea chose to be an RA because she is passionate about building relationships with people. She enjoys walking with people through their experiences and seeing how growth occurs in their lives. She believes the best part of PLNU is the atmosphere that encourages learning in all areas of life and the wonderful people that she comes in contact with. She enjoys running, playing tennis, getting to know people one on one, learning from others, and taking time to remember all that she has been blessed with in her life.

Strengths: Achiever, Learner, Restorative, Relator, and Input