Matt Parnell

Graduate Hall Director

Matt Parnell is a native of Valdosta. He is a recent graduate of Valdosta State University where he received his BA in History. He will be pursuing his master’s in Higher Ed. Matt has worked as a student facility assistant for the past year. In his spare time he enjoys being outdoors, fishing, and spending time with friends. He loves playing soccer. He loves all types of music. He enjoys spending time with his family when he has down time. He will be the contracts and assignments graduate assistant. He is looking forward to this new position within housing. Matt hopes to one day work in local government.

Phone: (229) 245-2431

Email: hopperrhd@valdosta.edu

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Stephanie Bent

Complex Director

Stephanie grew up in Jamaica but calls the Atlanta area her American hometown. Stephanie graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics. While attending Georgia Tech, she held various leadership positions in organizations including Student Government, Caribbean Students Association, and Hall Council. Stephanie chaired the planning committee for a leadership conference for Georgia Tech students. While at Georgia Tech, she realized she loved working with people much more than she liked working with mathematical proofs. After leaving Georgia Tech, Stephanie obtained a Masters degree in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs. Stephanie returned to Atlanta to work as a Residence Hall Director for 3 years with Georgia State University. After which, she spent a year receiving training from and then working with two religious organizations. Stephanie believes that college students are the future leaders of our society and wants to help students make the most of their college experience. Stephanie enjoys talking to students about life’s decisions, purpose, values, and how do we interact with those who are different from us. She also loves to hear about students’ classes and what they like doing during their free time. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys reading non-fiction, spending time with family and friends, cooking and eating. Stop by her office to say hi and tell her how your day is going.

Phone: (229) 333-5607

Email: smbent@valdosta.edu

Resident Assistants

Cheree Copeland - 1st Floor Female RA

Tiffany Ryce - 2nd Floor Female RA

Marcel Smith - 2nd Floor Male RA

Gena Jones - 2nd Floor Female RA

Rachael Mauldin -2nd Floor Female RA

Ja'Marrius Thomas - 3rd Floor Male RA

Skylar Patterson-Miller - 3rd Floor Female RA

Robin Searcy - 3rd Floor Female RA  

Kelsey Garner - 4th Floor Female RA

Korea Black - 4th Floor Female RA

Catherine Spudich - 4th Floor Female RA

MacKenzie Nordone - 4th Floor Female RA