Graduate Resident Advisers (Apartments)

The Apartments GRAs

Amanee Troia

800 College Avenue Apartment

Moody Bible Institute
B.A., Communications
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Amanee Troia is looking forward to serving as a GRA and to working in the OMD (Office of Multicultural Department). She is a third culture kid, with Brazilian and Argentinian parents, born in India, raised in various other countries like Afghanistan, Syria and Turkey. She is passionate about storytelling in all its forms and wrote her first book Remembering Who You Are and Where You Come From, to encourage those who want to share their life stories but may feel hesitant to begin. Amanee's long term goal is to use storytelling as a power to bridge differences and foster understanding among diverse communities. Being part of OMD will allow her to continue this work in a meaningful way, supporting students as they mature their identities in Christ, share their experiences, and build a community where everyone’s story matters.
Contact Amanee by email
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Joy Hatcher

Michigan & Crescent Apartments

Northwest University
B.A. Counseling Psychology
Wheaton College
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Joy Hatcher is excited to start her first year as a GRA while pursuing her Master’s of Higher Education and Student Development. With 2.5 years of experience in student leadership, Joy is eager to see her passion for students and love for creating comfortable spaces develop and come to fruition while here at Wheaton. Joy was born and raised in Hawaii on the island of O’ahu, which has helped her develop a passion for diversity and culture. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball, drinking boba, exploring new places, and spending quality time with those around her.
Contact Joy by email
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Sarah Chang

Terrace Apartments

Wheaton College
B.A., Christian Education
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Sarah Chang is excited to return to Wheaton College for her master's in Higher Education and Student Development, while serving as a second-year GRA in the Terrace Apartments. After graduating from Wheaton, she spent two years in South Korea equipping student missionaries. While earning her M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Sarah served at a Korean immigrant church. She has a huge heart for the next generation. She enjoys sharing a meal together, exploring nature and new cafes, and spending quality time with friends.
Contact Sarah by email
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Victoria Gullins

Terrace Apartments

Norfolk State University
B.A. Music Education
Wheaton College
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Victoria Gullins is thrilled to continue to serve as a GRA in the 1047 and 1051 Terrace Apartments and as a student in the Higher Education and Student Development Master’s program at Wheaton College. She is originally from Richmond, Virginia and moved to Illinois with her family in 2022 to pastor a church on the Southside of Chicago. She serves as the ministry head over worship. Attending Norfolk State University, she received her BA in Music Education but has spent the last two years as a behavioral therapist for children with autism. Victoria is passionate about creating spaces where young adults feel safe to have the tough conversations and be uplifted by the power of fellowship and community in an environment that promotes healthy relationships (deeper than just religion) with Jesus Christ. She enjoys singing, writing and arranging music and poetry, acting in plays, taking walks through parks, playing card games, reading a good novel, and wants to try daring activities like skydiving! 
Contact Victoria by email
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Abby Riffell

Saint and Elliott Apartments

Wheaton College
M.A., B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
Wheaton College
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Abby Riffell is excited to serve as a second year GRA and will be serving the Saint and Elliot residents. Abby expands her role on the residence life team, having previously served as a resident assistant. She has a variety of outdoor interests, including sports and art activities.
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