Our Vision
We aspire to be leaders in creating vibrant and inclusive, student-driven communities that foster active engagement, personal development, and lifelong connections.
ResLife Team
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John Cordella (he/him)Director of Residence Life and Housing
[email protected]John Cordella (he/him)
Director of Residence Life and Housing
[email protected] John is originally from Pine Plains, NY. He attended St. Lawrence University, earning a Bachelor’s degree in History and a Master’s degree in Education. Prior to working at Bard, John lived and worked in Florence, Italy, as the Assistant Director of Marist College’s Florence, Italy program. He moved back to the Hudson Valley in 2013 to serve as the Assistant Director of Housing and Residential Life at Marist College. John spends most of his time exploring the Hudson Valley with his wife and son, traveling, and reading. -
Alicia Kakakios (she/her)Alicia Kakakios (she/her)
Assistant Director of Residence Life and Housing
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Meet Alicia
Alicia is originally from East Stroudsburg, PA, and is an alumna of East Stroudsburg University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. She continued her education at the University of North Texas, obtaining a Master's in Higher Education Student Affairs. Before joining Bard, Alicia worked as a Residence Hall Director at Stony Brook University. In her free time, she enjoys capturing the beauty of the outdoors through photography and discovering new places!
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Melanie Sickler (she/her)Office Coordinator
[email protected]Melanie Sickler (she/her)
Office Coordinator
[email protected] Melanie was born and raised in Kingston, NY. Melanie attended SUNY Ulster for her Associate degree in Business and Entrepreneurial Studies. When Melanie is not in her office, you can find her spending time with her three children or enjoying the amazing sky views from Kingston.
Area Coordinators:
Residential Area Staff
The Area Coordinators (ACs) play a significant role in maintaining a residential community, which supports and promotes student individual growth, responsibility, and academic achievement while assisting with the day-to-day operations of the residence halls. There are four ACs who report to the Director of Residence Life. The ACs, in turn, supervise a staff of Peer Counselors (PCs) and assist in the development of community-based programs that enhance the quality of life in the residence halls. ACs are full-time professional staff who live on campus and maintain office hours to meet with students to discuss academic and nonacademic concerns. The ACs serve as a part of a 24 hour on-call rotation to address emergency situations working collaboratively with other campus resources and staff members.
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Lucas Belfonti (He/Him)Area Coordinator for Cruger VillageLucas Belfonti (He/Him)
Area Coordinator for Cruger Village Residence Halls: Cruger Hall, Keen North & South, Bartlett, Oberholzer, Maple, Mulberry, Spruce, Sycamore, Hirsch & Tremblay
About: Lucas graduated with a BS in Accounting. He grew up in Connecticut and moved full time to the Hudson Valley area in 2020. Lucas likes skydiving in his free time. -
Tenzin Bonsel (He/Him)Area Coordinator for South Campus
[email protected]Tenzin Bonsel (He/Him)
Area Coordinator for South Campus
[email protected] Residence Halls: Bluecher, Bourne, Leonard, Obreshkove, Rovere, Rueger, Shafer, Shelov, Steinway, Tewksbury, Wolff, Sands House, Feitler, Briggs, Catskill, Hudson, Shokan, Massena - North, Central & South.
About: Tenzin attended Clark University and graduated with a BA in Political Science. He is part of a very close-knit family and enjoys spending most of his time with family and friends. In his free time, Tenzin likes to read and volunteer with various organizations in the Hudson Valley community. Most importantly, his volunteering experiences have inspired him to continue to serve all in the world better.
Interested in joining our professional staff team?
Please reach out to ResLife Office (845) 758-7455 for available positions. Thank you
