House team
Together, the leaders of Maseeh strive to form a community where everyone feels valued and welcomed. We have many student leaders involved in the community, from floor reps to committee chairs to Maseeh Hall Executive Council. In addition to the students, we also have 12 Graduate Resident Assistants (GRAs), a visiting Resident Scholar, Heads of House, Associate Heads of House, an Area Director, and a House Manager all living in this building and available to help residents with issues ranging anywhere from academics to personal concerns.
Maseeh House Management
Cullen & Donielle Buie -
Heads of House
Email: crb@mit.edu & dbuie@mit.edu
Cullen Buie is an Associate Professor in MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Laboratory for Energy and Microsystems Innovation. His laboratory explores flow physics at the microscale for applications in materials science and applied biosciences.
In 2017 Kytopen, a start-up Buie co-founded that offers a high throughput method of genetic engineering, was among the first start-ups to be backed by The Engine, a start-up ecosystem launched by MIT. Buie was honored with the NSF Career Award in 2012, the DuPont Young Professor Award in 2013, the DARPA Young Faculty Award in 2013, and the NSF Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers in 2016. Buie received his BS from The Ohio State University. He earned his master’s and PhD in mechanical engineering at Stanford University and served as a postdoctoral fellow for one year at the University of California-Berkeley. Cullen, his wife Donielle, and four children (Jeremiah, Simeon, Joanna, and Ariel) have lived in Maseeh since the building opened and enjoy cooking, sports, and the beach!
Danielle & Jonathan Wood - Associate Heads of House
Email: drwood@media.mit.edu & woodj@mit.edu
Professor Danielle Wood is one of Maseeh Hall’s Associate Heads of House, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Program in Media Arts & Sciences, and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Professor Wood serves at MIT as the Faculty Lead for African and African Diaspora Studies. Within the Media Lab, Prof. Wood leads the Space Enabled Research Group which seeks to advance justice in Earth's complex systems using designs enabled by space. The research of Space Enabled designs systems that use tools from space to promote sustainability on Earth and designs approaches to support sustainability in Space. Danielle and Jonathan Wood have lived in Maseeh since 2021 and enjoy bike riding, game nights and mystery television shows!
Becky Kjaerbye - Assistant Dean
Email: kjaerbye@mit.edu
Becky is the Assistant for Maseeh Hall. She has been at MIT since 2010, Maseeh since 2011 and has worked in higher education since 2006. Becky has her master’s degree in post-secondary education and her bachelor’s degree in political science. You are most likely to find her in Maseeh with an iced latte in her hand. Becky lives in Maseeh on the 4th floor with her husband Abou and 2 year old son, Adam. In her spare time Becky enjoys playing with Adam and going on walks around MIT/Cambridge. Becky loves a good TV show marathon (send me any recommendations), traveling, and being with family.
Jhon Gonzalez - House Manager
Email: jhonfg@mit.edu
Jhon has been at MIT since 2013. As an HRS Operations Manager, Jhon and his team focus is on ensuring that all residents are comfortably housed, supporting residential programming activities, and maintaining the highest level of service to the Maseeh community in alignment with the department's mission “we are here for students.” Jhon is a collaborative team player who is passionate about providing seamless service to students, faculty, and staff. With a bachelors degree and over 6 years of experience in facilities management, he has proven a track record of managing human resources, finances, vendor relations, and facility maintenance always being able to approach problem-solving with a solutions-oriented mindset. In his free time, He enjoys being part of Maseeh’s intramural soccer and basketball teams.
Maseeh GRAs
The Maseeh GRAs, or Graduate Resident Advisors, are a group of MIT grad students who serve as leaders for each floor. They host weekly study breaks and provide resources/guidance to Maseeh undergrads.
Emily Schneider - Lower Level
Hi Maseeh! I’m an MD/PhD student in the HST program at MIT, currently doing immunology research for my PHD. When I’m not in lab, you can find me hiking, skiing, cooking, baking (esp brown butter choc chip cookies for LL and floor 1), or hanging out with friends. Swing by to say hi :)
James Patti - Lower Level
My name is James Patti, and I am a GRA partner with Emily on Masseh lower level. I am currently in medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and am in the middle of my 3rd year. Outside of school, I love to ski, play basketball, and cook. Over the past year, I’ve also enjoyed teaching myself the basics of photography!
Ozioma Ozor-Ilo - Floor 1
Hello Maseeh Hall! I’m a Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student currently working on haptics research. When I’m not in Building 3, you’ll catch me either reading, cooking, learning a new language/instrument, trying new hobbies or just exploring the general area. Please feel free to swing by if you want to chat about anything or teach me a new language/instrument.
Kate Lane - Floor 2
Hi Maseeh! I’m a PhD student researching marine microbiology in the MIT/ Woods Hole Oceanographic Joint PhD Program. I study microbes in extreme places such as polar regions, as well as the microbiome of corals, sponges, and farmed seaweeds to inform potential climate change mitigation strategies. I like to be outside and rock or ice climb, dance, garden, and do ceramics. Fun fact: I’m a scuba diver!
Chuck Xia - Floor 2
Bio coming soon...
Raechel Walker - Floor 3
Raechel Walker is a MIT PhD candidate in the Personal Robots Group for the Media Arts and Sciences Department. Her research focuses on AI education, specifically data activism curricula for minoritized communities. Raechel is a MIT Presidential Fellow, Amazon Robotics Fellow, and a Graduate Education for Minorities (GEM) Fellow. She received her Bachelors in Data Science with Programs of Concentrations in Perspectives of Social Sciences and Dance & Theatre from the University of California, San Diego.
Mo Toure - Floor 3
Hey there! I am a PhD candidate in biological engineering at MIT with a focus on precision cancer medicine and system biology. My current research aims to unlock new knowledge that may lead to improvements in the efficacy/specificity of current therapeutics as well as the identification of novel drug candidates that go beyond the canonical paradigm. I joined MIT after a 3-year experience in strategy consulting working with life sciences and biotechnology clients. Outside of the lab, I enjoy running, cycling, and playing soccer.
Coming Soon...
Tiwalayo Eisape - Floor 4
Hi! I'm a PhD student in The Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, like Thomas to my left (your right). I study language and artificial intelligence. Fun fact: I'm a yoga instructor!
Thomas Clark - Floor 5
I am a PhD student in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, studying how language works in the mind, brain, and machines. You might see me running along the Charles, taking analog photos, or enjoying a movie night in Maseeh. Fun facts: I was a contestant on a British quiz show, I spent my 21st birthday on a boat sailing from Russia to Japan, and I used to be a high school teacher.
Hope Schroeder - Floor 5
I'm a Ph.D. student at the MIT Media Lab's Center for Constructive Communication, where I study how generative AI and language models can help us understand communication and communicate better. Outside of work, I love snow/ice sports in the winter and rollerblading in the summer! Fun fact: I lived on Hope Street this summer while interning at Microsoft Research Labs in New York City.
Daniel Shao - Floor 6
Hi, I'm Daniel. I'm a third year PhD student working on machine learning for analyzing cancer biopsies. My hobbies include spikeball, valorant, and chess. I believe milk was meant to be poured before cereal but I'm accepting of all viewpoints.
Siyang Liu - Floor 6
Hey Maseeh! :) I graduated from Princeton a few years ago and now I work in the area. Things I love doing include playing spikeball, organizing reunion events for my alma mater, and adding more plants to my ever-growing collection. Please stop by and say hello— I'm excited to meet you!
Daniella - Floor 6
I am a Ph.D. student at the MIT Media Lab, where I study the implications of artificial intelligence and robots on society. My hobbies include trying out new hobbies (currently: learning Italian), organizing social events, and reading. Fun Fact: I started a Maseeh Lending Library on Floor 6, stop by to take or leave a book!
Maseeh Government
The Maseeh Hall Executive Council. Each of these Maseeh residents have been elected by you to ensure that your wants and needs for Maseeh Hall have/will be met. MHEC meets weekly on Sunday nights from 9:00-10:00 PM in the Maseeh PDR (open for all to attend), and they run study breaks at 8 PM every other week in the Maseeh lobby. Feel free to reach out to MHEC at mhec@mit.edu or on the Maseeh Piazza.
PRESIDENT
Kennedy Adkison
Hey hey hey Maseeh! My name is Kennedy Adkison and I am your Maseeh President for 2024! I am a Junior in Course 16 and live on Floor 6! Outside of Maseeh, I play on MIT’s Varsity Softball team, am in Navy ROTC, am a Camp Kesem Counselor, and am an Orientation Leader and Associate Advisor. Please reach out with any questions, comments, or concerns, or to just say hi! :)
VICE PRESIDENT
Helena Usey
Hiya! My name is Helena Usey, and I’m a Course 2 Sophomore from Maseeh LL. I’m currently Vice President of MHEC and am also involved in the TCC, Ring Comm, and the Borderline Project. I enjoy art (sketching, painting, digital), love to dance, and am obsessed with robots.
TREASURER
Nina Jordan
Hi! I am Nina Jordan, the current Maseeh treasurer. I am a Junior in Course 16 and live on Floor 6. In addition to MHEC, I am also a MIT Camp Kesem counselor!
SECRETARY
Sophia Augier
Hi I'm Sophia Augier! I am a sophomore student athlete on the crew team and studying course 2A. I am originally from Long Island, New York. This is my second year in Maseeh and I'm super excited for this semester!
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Crisitine Chen
Hello! I’m Cristine Chen and the Parliamentarian for Maseeh. I’m a Sophomore majoring in Course 6-2 from Tennessee. I currently live on the LL. In my free time, I like to practice drawing, bake new recipes, and hang out with friends!
MEMBER AT LARGE
Youyang (Yoyo) Yuan
Hi everyone! I’m Yoyo Yuan, a freshman from Shanghai, China and Dallas, Texas, where I stayed for five years for school. I enjoy playing video games, listening to music (mostly pop and kpop), making origami, and editing online encyclopedias. I’m so excited to get to know everyone!
FRESHMAN REP
Aleksander Garbuz
Hey! My name is Aleks and I’m from central NJ. I’m planning to major in course 16! Here are some things about me if you care: I love sci-fi movies and books (Foundation, Dune, Scythe, etc.), I’m always doing a random project and trying to learn something new, even if it doesn’t always turn out that well (battery exploded). I love traveling (some of my favorite places I’ve visited are Kyiv, London, and the Cayman Islands) and I have been playing the cello for 8 years. Also, I listen to almost all music except country but some of my favorite artists are: MF DOOM, Kendrick, and a bunch of random stuff.
HEAD JUSTICE
Aidan Bousquet
Hey everyone! I hope that all are doing well. I’m Aidan Bousquet, a junior in Course 20, and I will be serving as your Head Justice. Outside of Maseeh, I’m involved in MIT Club Tennis, the Tech Catholic Community(TCC), and Theta Chi(OX) Fraternity.
ASSOCIATE
JUSTICE
Victoria Ma
Hi everyone! I’m Victoria, and I’ll be serving as one of your Maseeh associate justices! I’m a sophomore majoring in 6-3 and live on Maseeh 4! In my free time, I love to play video games (LoL, Smash Ultimate, etc.), play the piano, and find new foods to try in Cambridge! I’m also part of MIT xFair and VR/AR @ MIT. :)
ASSOCIATE
JUSTICE
Jin Wong
Hi! My name is Jin and I will be serving as one of your associate justices this year. I’m a sophomore currently majoring in course 6-4 and I live on Maseeh 1. Outside of Maseeh I work with the Martin Trust Center at MIT to support entrepreneurship on campus! In my free time I enjoy going to the gym and I’m currently learning how to play the electric guitar.
Resident Peer Mentors (RPMs)
Aidan Bousquet - anbousq@mit.edu
Jessica Shoemaker - jtshoe@mit.edu
Lillian Bluestein - lillianb@mit.edu
Ruting Hung - ruting@mit.edu
Anica Liu - anicaliu@mit.edu
Keonna Simon - kcsimon@mit.edu
Zandra Feland - zfeland@mit.edu
Shayan Pardis - shayanp@mit.edu
Lee Chen - chenl9@mit.edu
Lucas Ospina Quintero - lospina@mit.edu
Alexis Zhou - leqizhou@mit.edu
Anas Chentouf - chentouf@mit.edu
Shruthi Ravichandran - shruthi@mit.edu
Turbo Varongchayakul - cvarong@mit.edu
Enoch Ellis - ellis22@mit.edu
Zoe Garcia - zgarcia@mit.edu
Emma Jung - emmajung@mit.edu
Grace Yan - graceyan@mit.edu
Committee Chairs
The Maseeh Committee Chairs are a group of undergrad residents who lead student committees. These committees oversee different aspects of Maseeh life, from academics to arts to wellness!
Committee Chairs
The Maseeh Committee Chairs are a group of undergrad residents who lead student committees. These committees oversee different aspects of Maseeh life, from academics to arts to wellness!
Floor Reps
The Maseeh Floor Reps are undergraduate students who act as a voice for their floor community. Floor reps help organize study breaks, host semester events, and manage the floor budget. To get in contact, email maseeh-floor-reps@mit.edu.