Meet Our Staff!

The Resident Dean, Assistant Resident Dean, and Residence Life office staff are responsible for the overall Residence Life program and the supervision of 26 student staff members. The professional staff are available Monday through Friday during the daytime office hours. The Resident Deans live on campus and are involved members of the community, participating in various college events and responding to emergency situations that might arise during the night.

Resident Dean

Rey Guerrero has been with Eleanor Roosevelt College since 1992, and has been the Resident Dean since 1997. Originally from the Monterey Peninsula, Rey earned his Associates Degree at Monterey Peninsula College before finishing his BA in Art Studio at UC Santa Barbara. He worked as the Tour Coordinator and Admissions Counselor at UCSB before earning his Master's Degree in College and University Administration from Michigan State University. Prior to coming to UCSD, Rey also worked at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

As Resident Dean for Eleanor Roosevelt College and International House, Rey is responsible for the overall administration of the three "neighborhoods" that make up our college residences, represents residence life at college and university-wide committees, represents the college at community events, and coordinates the management of the neighborhood facilities with the Custodial, Maintenance, Dining and Grounds staffs. When asked what he likes most about his job, Rey replied, "Having the opportunity to create a second home for the students of ERC and International House."

Assistant Resident Dean

Sean McCarty has been at Eleanor Roosevelt College since Spring 2007. Originally from Kentucky, Sean earned a BA in Studio Art at Arizona State University before completing his Masters of Science in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas. Prior to coming to UCSD, Sean also worked at San Diego State University, where he is currently pursuing graduate work in Education Technology. Sean is directly responsible for the West Side of our neighborhood, which includes the Residence Halls (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America Halls) and the West Side Apartments (Earth Hall North and South, Oceania and Middle East Halls). He also advises ERC TV, coordinates the conduct adjudication for residents and is the department webmaster.

Assistant Resident Dean

Lauren Jane Hartig has been with Eleanor Roosevelt College since Spring 2008. Lauren has earned degrees from Missouri State University (Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication) and from Ball State University in Ohio (Master’s in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education). Lauren previously worked at the University of San Diego, the Institute for the International Education of Students in Chicago, and sailed with the Institute for Shipboard Education’s Semester at Sea program on their Fall 2004 voyage. Lauren is directly responsible for the East Side of our neighborhood, which includes the East Side Apartments (Geneva and Mesa Verde Halls) and International House (Asante, Cuzco, and Kathmandu House). She is also the advisor for the programming groups PERC (Programming at ERC) and IHOP (International House of Programs).

Residence Life Business Manager

Sandra Tripp has been with ERC since 2001, but had previously already spent 15 years with the university. Sandra is responsible for the fiscal management of the department, and is the main department liaison for purchasing, vendor relations, and the college business office. She is the direct resource for residence life staff and students regarding all financial matters for the office, and trains the student staff in policies and procedures for accessing program funding and reimbursements. Sandra is also responsible for the key management procedures and the coordination of the student workers for the front desk operation and the Student Activities Center.

Administrative Assistant – Housing Assignments Specialist

Nora Herrera has been with Eleanor Roosevelt College since 2002. As the Housing Assignments Specialist for the office, Nora is in charge of all room assignments for the three areas of our neighborhood – Residence Halls, Apartments, and International House, and serves as the main liaison with central Housing regarding assignments in these areas. She manages all inquiries by phone, e-mail, or in person from students, families, and staff regarding all aspects of the housing contract as it applies to living at ERC. She also handles roommate requests, room change requests, and contract cancellations.