The Apartments GRAs
Julianna Hammershoy
Michigan and Crescent Apartments
Cornerstone University
B.A., Psychology
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Julianna Hammershoy is excited to serve as a Graduate Resident Adviser in the Michigan-Crescent Apartments and in the Office of Student Involvement. She was born and raised on Long Island, New York, which is a place she loves. Julianna has slowly made her way west by attending and graduating from Cornerstone University, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Throughout her time at CU, Julianna held various leadership roles within the Student Development Department. She fell in love with investing in the lives of college students and creating sacred environments for them to belong, connect, and grow. Now, having traveled slightly more west, Julianna is excited to be pursuing her M.A. in Higher Education and Student Development from Wheaton College. Julianna loves going for walks, drinking coffee, serving in her local church, and spending time with family and friends.
julianna.hammershoy.01@wheaton.edu
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Oliver Davis
Terrace Apartments
Azuza Pacific
B.A., Kinesiology
Wheaton College
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Oliver Davis is excited to be returning to the apartment Res Life team as a second year GRA. He grew up in Gilbert, Arizona, and later majored in Kinesiology and minored in Psychology at Azusa Pacific University in California. He had opportunities there to start to develop a love for working with college students and helping them learn to navigate the challenges that come with being a young Christian adult in the modern world. After college Oliver spent two years in Ecuador working for Living and Learning International as a Resident Coordinator, where he was blessed with the opportunity to mentor and disciple college students who were spending the semester abroad. He is excited to continue that journey at Wheaton in the HESD program. When not working or completing assignments, Oliver likes to play sports (primarily soccer), spend time with friends and family, or read a good book!
oliver.davis.01@wheaton.edu
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Bri Corpuz
College Avenue Apartments
Northwest University
B.A., Educational Studies
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Bri Corpuz is entering her first year as a GRA while pursuing a Master’s in Higher Education and Student Development. She recently graduated with her BA in Educational Studies from Northwest University and is excited for the new experiences ahead. She discovered her love and passion for leadership and students in higher education while being in student leadership as an RA and an event coordinator at NU. Bri was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She loves meeting new people and hearing their stories. In her free time she loves having game nights, watching movies, playing sports, or just having a good time with the people she loves.
Bri.Corpuz.01@wheaton.edu
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Joy Chilala
College Avenue Apartments
Wheaton College
B.A., Psychology
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Joy Chilala is excited to be at Wheaton and is looking forward to serving students and being part of a team of like-minded people. She was born in Zambia and moved to Michigan in 2019 to study social work at Cornerstone University. Joy loves building community by being hospitable to others who both share and don't share similar beliefs. Her desire to be in student development became evident in undergrad as she served as a Resident Assistant for two years and as a diversity intern. Joy desires to see students open up their dorms and apartments to other students who do not feel welcomed as it is part of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. In her free time, Joy loves going on walks, playing card games, trying out new food and going to new places.
Joy.Chilala.01@wheaton.edu
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Macy Keim
Terrace Apartments
Olivet Nazarene
B.A., Spanish and Intercultural Studies
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Macy Keim is excited to be serving as a second year GRA in the Terrace Apartments and working with College Union. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in May of 2022 with degrees in both Spanish and Intercultural Studies and will now be pursuing a master’s in Higher Education & Student Development. She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, so cheering on the Cardinals is her favorite thing to do in the summers. She also loves to travel, try all the new foods, spend time at the beach, and hang out with my family and friends!
macy.keim.01@wheaton.edu
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Desteni Battle
Saint and Elliott Apartments
UC Berkley
B.A., History
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress
Desteni Battle joins Wheaton College as a first year GRA pursuing her masters in Higher Education and Student Development. She was born and raised in Fresno, CA. Living in a generation where the Gospel of Jesus Christ has become foreign to the hearts of our most vulnerable, youth and emerging adults, she believes this is the new mission field. By the incredible grace of God, this prodigal returned to the Lord, was completely restored and now desires to become equipped in spirit, soul and body to be sent out on mission for Christ. Desteni looks forward to living, loving and learning in the Wheaton community and getting rooted in the local church, which has a special place in her heart. In the margins of life, she enjoys being active (running, cycling), reading, writing, singing, good conversations with family and friends and scenic drives. She finds comfort in Hosea 11:4, which says, “I led them with human cords, with ropes of love. To them I was like one who eases the yoke from their jaws; I bent down to give them food.” Joyfully responding, “Oh how He’s led me, and to what a place we have arrived.” Desteni eagerly awaits all the Lord will do and teach her, here at Wheaton.
Desteni.Battle.01@wheaton.edu
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