We're a little bit "CORN"y in Barbara McClintock...

RA Isa

My name is Isabela Vargas, and I'm a junior in the ILR School with minors in Law & Society and Business. I'm originally from New Jersey, and in my free time, I enjoy listening to music and podcasts, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends. As an RA, I aim to create an inclusive and welcoming space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.

Campus Involvements: The Advocacy Project, BlackGen Capital, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

RA Sabequn

Hi, I'm Sabequn, a Chemical Engineering major originally from Bangladesh. I'm passionate about building inclusive communities and excited to support residents in feeling at home and connected. Outside of academics, I enjoy painting, exploring new music, and learning about different cultures. As an RA, I look forward to fostering a welcoming and supportive space where everyone feels valued.

RA Izzie

Hi! I’m Izzie Diallo and I’m from Los Angeles, CA. I’m an English major going into my junior year of college and this is my second year as an RA. Some of my hobbies include reading, going to the gym, listening to music, and hanging out with my friends. I’m super excited to meet everyone so feel free to come find me on the second floor any time! Good luck on freshman year!

Campus Involvements: Cornell Daily Sun

RA AJ

hihi! My name is AJ, and I'm a junior pursuing an Operations Research & Information Engineering major and a Business minor. In my free time, I enjoy dancing, doing puzzles, collecting smiskis, and making matcha drinks. I'm excited to meet you all! Let's have a great year together :))

Campus Involvements: Cornell Filipino Student Association, Alpha Omega Epsilon, ORIE Research, E.Motion

RA Emeka

Hello! My name is Emeka Okereke and I am a rising sophomore studying Communication in CALS. In my free time you can find me doing something musical, whether that be singing, playing the piano, or even arranging! Going into this upcoming school year, I'm incredibly excited to meet everyone and build strong connections that extend past just our dorm community!

Campus Involvements/Hobbies: Cornell Glee Club, Last Call A Cappella, I love to play basketball and play the piano.

RA Zaid

Hi, my name is Zaid Al-Shoha, I grew up in Ohio and currently live in Dubai. I'm a biological sciences major in CALS on the premed track! In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, hiking, and nature photography.

Campus Involvements: Phi Delta Epsilon, Neuroregeneration Research, Voices of Equity

RA Bea

Hi, my name is Bea and I'm a CS major (considering ORIE too!). Some of my favorite things are rose/thai milk tea + boba, mangoes, the color mint green, and listening to music. My most listened to artists are NIKI, SZA, Grent Perez, Enhypen, and TXT. I'm looking forward to making new friends and helping incoming students during their transition to college life.

Campus Involvements/Hobbies: Cornell Filipino Student Association, Table Tennis, Bullet Journaling

RA Jonna

Hi everyone! My name is Jonna Crocker, and I will be entering into my third year as an RA. This is also my fourth time living in Barbara McClintock Hall, as I have lived here since freshman year! I'm looking forward to spending my senior year where it all began and getting to know you all :) I am a Dyson major with a minor in health policy, but I love to cook, spend time with friends and family, and go to the Jersey Shore outside of class.

Campus Involvements/Hobbies: On campus, I am President of the Dyson Undergraduate Council, President of Dyson Ambassadors, a member of the Dean's Student Advisory Council for Dyson, and an advisory board member for A Seat At The Table, Cornell's Premier business ethics student organization. Outside of class, I love to cook, spend time with friends and family, and go to the Jersey Shore!

RA Gebran

Hey, I'm Gebran. I'm an ECE major and looking forward to being an RA. I'm excited to help create a space where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Campus Involvements/Hobbies: CUAir, Cornell Club Swim, Guitar, skiing

RA George

My name is George Maidhof and I am a Master of Engineering Student in the College of Engineering here at Cornell studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. Some of my interests include running, swimming, biking, watching/playing basketball (Lakers), surfing and going to the gym. I love being with my family, going to the beach, speed running video games (mostly 3D Mario Games and Pokémon) and more. My goal as an RA is to develop a community where people look out for one another and develop a community that promotes success and positivity for everyone! If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask me, I'm here to help!

Campus Involvement: Cornell Zhang Research Group, Engineering Leadership Program TA, Project Team Nexus, IEEE

Hobbies: Running, Swimming, Basketball, Surfing, Grilling, Speedrunning Video Games

RHD Cristina

Hello! My name is Cristina Nieves, and I’m originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For the past two years, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as the Residence Hall Director for Barbara McClintock Hall here at Cornell. In this role, I support first-year students as they transition into college life—whether that’s through one-on-one conversations, weekly community programming, or collaborating with our amazing Student Leader Team to meet the evolving needs of our residents.

One of my favorite parts of our community is Barbara’s Bites, a weekly event designed to bring students together for a study break, a snack, and a chance to connect with one another. It’s a small but meaningful way we build community and encourage balance during busy academic weeks.

Outside of work, I enjoy listening to video game jazz, cooking, drawing and painting, playing video games, and exploring the beautiful Ithaca area on foot. If you see me around campus, feel free to say hi—I’m always up for a good conversation!