Graduate Resident Advisers (Residence Halls)

Meet Our GRAs

Matthew Shaw

Fischer Hall

Tyndale University
B.A., Biblical Studies & Theology
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Matthew Shaw is very excited to start his time as a GRA in Fischer Hall. Matthew is from the Toronto area in Canada where he served at Tyndale University as an RA for three years. As an RA, Matthew discovered his love for getting to know and serving his brothers and sisters in Christ. He loves BBQing, board games, and spending time in community and conversation. Matthew is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get to know new people and make new friends at Wheaton and he is happily anticipating all that God has in store.
Contact Matthew by email
Fischer Hall info

Moriah Figueroa

Fischer Hall

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

Moriah Figueroa is excited to serve as a GRA in Fischer Hall. She grew up living on the Wisconsin border, right on the Mississippi River. She loves almost all water sports and enjoys learning about anything, especially history, literature and science and jumps at the chance to compete in board games or sports. Moriah appreciates a good cup of coffee and great conversation with family, friends or new acquaintances. She is excited to grow alongside the Wheaton community!
Contact Moriah by email
Fischer Hall info

Jessica Connors

Smith-Traber Hall

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

Jessica Connors is thrilled to be returning to Smith-Traber Hall as a GRA while pursuing a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Development. Originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota, Smith-Traber holds a special place in her heart, as she lived there for two years during her undergrad and loved being part of the Res Life team. She’s passionate about building community through fun events and intentional conversations—preferably over a good cup of coffee! In her free time, she enjoys watercolor painting, being silly with friends, and taking full advantage of Chicago’s vibrant theater scene.
Contact Jessica by email
Smith-Traber Hall info

Sam Erickson

Smith-Traber Hall

George Fox University
B.A., Communication Studies
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Sam Erickson is so excited for his first year as a GRA in Smith-Traber. Sam graduated from George Fox University in Oregon, getting a degree in Communication Studies while working in any part of student life he could, including Residence Life, Spiritual Life, and the Athletic Department. He is a proud PNW-kid, growing up in Western Washington across the water from Seattle, and living in Oregon the past three years. Sam loves being outside (preferably near Mountains), getting coffee with his people, and watching baseball any time, any place. He loves learning more about Jesus through the people around him and playing Uno with his three younger brothers. Sam is super pumped to get to join the Wheaton community this year!
Contact Sam by email
Smith-Traber Hall info 

Ian Weathington

McManis-Evans Hall

Wheaton College
B.A., Christian Formation and Ministry and Biblical Studies and Theology
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Ian Weathington continues his second year as GRA in McManis-Evans Hall.  Ian was born and raised in Hong Kong  and loves to travel, play any sport, except basketball, and spend time with family and friends. He is incredibly excited to invest in the community and help raise the next generation of Christian leaders through Res-Life at Wheaton College.
Contact Ian by email
McManis-Evans Hall info 

Katie Smith

Williston Hall

Bethel University
B.S., Business Marketing & Missional Ministry
Wheaton College Graduate School
M.A., Higher Education and Student Development, in progress

Katie Smith grew up on a farm in Hannibal Missouri but spent the second half of her life in the suburbs of Minneapolis. She spent a significant amount of time in the country of Poland over
the last ten years and has loved building relationships with the local church there and teaching
English. Katie enjoys being outside, spending time with people, and has recently gotten into running.
Contact Katie by email
Williston Hall info