Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residence Life
Tim Johnson serves as the Associate Dean of Students for Housing and Residence life at Rutgers University Newark Campus. Dean Johnson holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Education from the University of Dayton and a Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law at Newark. He has spent over 20 years in service to students throughout the country. He served as a Resident Director at University of Wisconsin-Steven Point, Area Coordinator / Assistant Director of Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, and the Assistant Director for Residential Life at Temple University. In addition to his work as a housing professional, Dean Johnson is also the founding partner of Reslife.net, which now serves over 200 Universities around the world including, US, Australia, South Africa, and Singapore. Tim has stayed active over the years within our most esteemed professional organizations. He has held the role of Regional Coordinator of Southeastern PA, served as the Mid-Atlantic Association of College and University Housing Officers (MACUHO) president and most recently served as Program Chair for the Association of College and University Housing Officers International (ACUHO-I) conference. His interests include acting in plays in his hometown.
Associate Director for Housing and Residence Life
Angie Bonilla was born and raised in Queens, NY. She received her BA and MED from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. While studying as UMASS she worked as a Resident Assistant and an Assistant Resident Director. Angie also spent some time in Los Angeles as an ACUHO-I intern for Occidental College. After graduating, she worked at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey as a Resident Director. She has worked at Rutgers-University - Newark for the past nine years in various capacities. She is now the Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life. She oversees the operations of the department and also coordinates the assignment process. Angie has been involved with various organizations such as MACUHO and ACUHO-I. Angie’s interests include reading, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Director of Residence Life
Shigeo
Iwamiya was born and raised in a bilingual/bicultural
family in Tokyo, Japan. After 19 years in Japan, Shigeo
moved to St. Cloud, MN, and received his BES in Leadership
Development at St. Cloud State University. Shigeo was
an active student leader both on the regional as well
as national level during his time at SCSU. Shigeo then
moved to Philadelphia, PA, to work with La Salle University,
and then to Salisbury, MD to attend graduate school, where
he received his MED from Salisbury University. During
his time at Salisbury University, he joined the University
of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) team as an ACUHO-I intern
, and upon graduation, joined the UIC team full time,
and moved to Chicago. Shigeo has joined the Rutgers- Newark
team where he oversees the residence life aspect of the
department, and helps out with other various department
functions. Shigeo is involved in MACUHO, ACPA and NASPA.
His interests include watching movies, following baseball,
and spending time with friends.
Area Director for Talbott Apartments
Anthony Florendo is the Area Director for Talbott Apartments. Anthony received his MS in Higher Education: Administration and Organizational Management from Drexel University. He received his BA in Art, concentration in Graphic Design, here at Rutgers University – Newark back in 2002. He was involved on campus as a Resident Assistant, Assistant Area Director, Orientation Workshop Leader, Scarlet Ambassador, Theater Arts Group member, and Student Government Association Senator. After graduating from Rutgers – Newark, he worked in student affairs at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Northampton Community College, and The University of the Arts. He enjoys shopping, cooking, playing games, dining out, movies and television, learning sign language, cartooning, designing, performing theater, and going to the gym. Anthony is really excited to be back on the Rutgers – Newark campus to rekindle old friendships and make new ones in the process. Have a great, successful year!
Area Director for University Square Apartments
Jennifer Decker is the Area Coordinator for University Square Apartments. She received a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Rutgers School of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from SUNY New Paltz, where she was an RA and TA. As a full-time graduate student, Jennifer spent 3 years as a Hall Director and Assistant Residence Life Coordinator for Rutgers Residence Life (New Brunswick), working with first-year and upper-class students. Jennifer is excited to be at Rutgers-Newark and strives to be a positive influence and role model for her students. She is a member of NASPA and NASW (National Association of Social Workers) and is also a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family in Staten Island, reading, going to the beach and volunteering.
Area Director of Woodward Hall
Shayla McGrady is the Area Director of Woodward Hall. Shayla received her Master of Science degree in Human Services Administration from Buffalo State College where she also obtained her BA in Psychology. She is a member of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). In her spare time, Shayla enjoys shopping, traveling, reading and being with her close friends and family.
Academic Coordinator (Graduate Position)
Jesse Pierre
Judicial Coordinator (Graduate Position)
Paul Kirpatrick
Housing Administrative Coordinator / Family Housing Coordinator (Graduate Position)
Aida Figueroa is the Housing Administrative Coordinator/Family Housing Coordinator. Aida received a BA in both Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in 2007. She is currently pursuing her MS in the Division of Global Affairs here at Rutgers University – Newark. While at TCNJ, Aida was involved on campus as a Community Advisor, Women In Learning & Leadership member, Theta Phi Alpha Sorority member, and Union Latina Fundraising Activities Chair. After graduating from TCNJ, Aida took a two year hiatus from the academic world, and worked as a Project Manager at Cooper’s Ferry Development Association (CFDA), a non-profit urban redevelopment organization in Camden, NJ. In her spare time, Aida enjoys reading, drawing, hanging out with family & friends, going to museums, shopping, exploring new places, listening to music, driving, going to the movies, watching her favorite television shows, shopping, and just enjoying life. Aida is looking forward to meeting all the new faces here at Rutgers-Newark, and is excited to build lasting relationships!
Office of Housing and Residence Life Unit Coordinator
Mary Chadwick
If you would like information regarding housing on campus, or you have questions or comments for us, please feel free to contact us.
Phone: 973-353-1037/1073
Fax: 973-353-1032
E-Mail: reslife@newark.rutgers.edu
