My Staff: A Rainbow of Colors

Thank you to my artistically gifted supervisors, Chelsea and Bernadette!  I love the necklaces you created as an expression of our community's social justice theme!

Thank you to my wonderfully diverse staff members who continue to make me smile, laugh, and cry as I reflect on the memories I have with each of you.

Jess: You are the mother of our staff.  I will always appreciate your advice and guidance during my first conduct incidents.  Your encouraging words when I was frustrated or overly critical of myself gave me clarity.  Thank you for taking me out to celebrate my internship and making me breakfast.

Corey: You are one of my best friends.  I am still surprised that we were put on a staff together because we have worked together as student leaders several times before.  However, I am so grateful that we got to share one last student leadership experience together.  I will always look up to you as a mentor, brother, and friend.  We have countless memories together.

Chevail:  You are the stylish comedian.  Your cool confidence and style say "Look out world!  Here comes Chevail!"  I can't stop laughing when I'm around you.  I enjoyed bonding over our bowling night.

Spencer: You are the genuine nice-guy.  Sometimes your honestly may get you--or others--in trouble, but you can't help it!  You backed me up during one of my most challenging incidents.  I admire your passion for "Donate Life", the 5k walk/run.  I was honored to participate with you and your friend's family.

Jeanne Marie:  You are the carefree spirit.  I love that you dance to the beat of your own drum.  You are truly beautiful from the inside out.  I am lucky to bond with another strong, confident, woman at Cal Poly Pomona.

Bernadette:  You have it all: beauty, brains, style, and class!  I loved our 1:1s during Spring quarter because they brought us closer as staff members and friends.  You always gave wise advice about Residential Life and life in general.  Next year I hope to be an amazing Assistant Community Director at USD as you were an amazing Assistant Hall Coordinator at CPP.

Chelsea:  You are the best SUPERvisor--emphasis on the SUPER!  I love that you challenged me to grow and supported me along the way.  I appreciated your honesty with our staff, so that we were able to open up and be honest with each other.  I can not say thank you enough for helping me with the application process for Student Affairs.  In the future, I hope to be a supportive Residence Life Coordinator as you are!