Area Coordinators
Your area coordinator is a Master's-prepared, full-time staff member who lives and works in our residence halls to help provide you with an exceptional residential experience! Learn more about them below: from where to find their office, to why they chose this career, to what they enjoy most outside of work... and more!
Area Coordinators
Your area coordinator is a Master's-prepared, full-time staff member who lives and works in our residence halls to help provide you with an exceptional residential experience! Learn more about them below: from where to find their office, to why they chose this career, to what they enjoy most outside of work... and more!
Area Coordinators
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Kim Busse
Pronouns she/her/hersLocation Emery 005Kim joined Brown University's Residential Life team as an Area Coordinator in February 2026. She was born and raised in New York, but has lived in New England for most of her life following high school. Kim has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Roger Williams University and a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from University at Albany. Prior to working at Brown, Kim served as a Community Director for WPI's Housing department. Here, she developed a strong passion for student wellness and wellbeing, and she is excited to bring this passion to her work at Brown University. Kim puts a strong focus on mental health and students' sense of belonging into her roles to ensure that students can truly shine, best succeed, and feel that they can call campus a home. In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, creating various crafts, completing puzzles, and adventuring around Rhode Island!
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Chloe Evans
Area Coordinator for Greek, Program and Theme CommunitiesPronouns she/her/hersLocation Perkins 022Chloe joined the Residential Life team at Brown University in November 2024. Throughout her life, Chloe has lived in eight other states and Canada, and is excited to add Rhode Island to this list. Chloe graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's in Political Science, and she recently earned her Master’s in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania.During her time at Mississippi, Chloe served as a resident assistant in the Department of Student Housing, where she was responsible for creating a welcoming community, planning engaging events, and providing support to her fellow students. This role allowed her to develop strong leadership skills and deepen her commitment to fostering inclusive environments. At Penn, Chloe worked as the Graduate Assistant of Special Projects in College Houses and Academic Services, where she managed initiatives aimed at enhancing the student experience within residence halls. Her passion for student advocacy and residential life drives her to expand her horizons at Brown University.
In her free time, Chloe enjoys curling up with a new book or show, socializing with friends, and she is excited to explore everything that Providence has to offer. -
Ivonne Millan
Pronouns she/her/hersLocation Vartan Gregorian Quad A 104Ivonne joined Brown University's Residential Life team as an Area Coordinator in February 2026. She was born and raised in Colombia, and has lived most of her life in New Jersey. She is a proud first-generation college graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master's degree in Higher Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Prior to joining the Residential Life team at Brown University, Ivonne worked in Residential Life, Student Engagement, Orientation, and Family Engagement across different institutions, including Colgate University, Harvard College, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (MCPHS), and Syracuse University. Throughout her time in Student Affairs, Ivonne has been deeply committed to supporting students through their college experience and ensuring they feel seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. In her free time, Ivonne enjoys all things art-related, including drawing, painting, and ceramics. She is also passionate about filmmaking, cinema, and Broadway, and can often be found attending movie marathons, binge-watching new shows, or working on short creative film projects with friends.
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Teniesea Russell
Area Coordinator for First Year ExperiencePronouns she/her/hersLocation Everett Poland E321 (Arnold Lounge)Teniesea joined the Residential Life team at Brown University in July 2024. She was born in the Cayman Islands and moved to New York City where she resided for 19 years. Teniesea received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New York University and a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Boston College. Prior to her time at Boston College, she had the opportunity to be a College Counselor for 9-12th grade students where she assisted in providing these individuals with resources towards receiving a post-secondary education. She enjoyed catering her strengths to each student and advocated for those who felt as though they did not have a voice. During her time at Boston College, she worked in the Office of Residential Life in both Housing Operations and Residential Education. Through this work and previous others, she found passion in Education while incorporating her love for Mental Health, Wellness, and Social Justice and Advocacy. During her time at Brown University, Teniesea is excited to continue expanding her dedication as an educator and to college student development through a holistic approach. She loves to exercise, read, watch horror movies, unwind with her cat, socialize with friends, and crack a joke or two every now and again.
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Léhi Valladares
Area Coordinator for First Year Experience, Archibald-Bronson Hall, Everett-Poland Hall, Jameson Mead HallPronouns he/himLocation Perkins 022Léhi was born and raised in Honduras and moved to the United States in 2003 for the purpose, as has been the case for many immigrant families, of pursuing an education. He received his Bachelor's in Democracy and Justice Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and his Master's in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to joining Brown, Léhi worked as an Area Coordinator at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Through his experiences in higher education, both as a student and as a student affairs professional, Léhi has developed a passion for experiential learning and social psychology. In his spare time, Léhi enjoys reading, writing, and crossing off streaming shows from his interminable "Friend Recommendations" list.