Welcome to Holton-Hooker Learning & Living Center

Holton-Hooker is home to cluster-style units for first-year and honors students. Like traditional-style, cluster-style fosters a sense of community, and residents quickly form relationships. It’s common to see room doors propped open, hear music playing, residents chatting across the hall, and hanging out or studying in the lounges. This building has community-style bathrooms but offers lockers, private shower rooms, and fewer students per bathroom than traditional-style. Holton-Hooker is located on North campus near Fresh Food Co., Fuel, Kleiner Commons, the tutoring center, and Mackinac Hall, where most freshmen have classes. Cluster-style living encourages residents to build a community by connecting with their floormates and attending programming events and other campus events. Holton-Hooker Learning & Living Center is also home to classrooms, meeting space, and Einstein Bros. Bagels, allowing students to focus more on classes and socializing in their space.

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Meet the Staff

Resident Assistants (RAs) are sophomore-level or higher, undergraduate and graduate students who live on-campus. There is at least one RA on every floor of each living center. They contribute to a positive community living experience by serving as a campus resource for first-year students, and by coordinating social and academic activities for residents. RA staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and are extensively trained in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Community Directors (CDs) are professional, live-in staff members. They assist in the daily operations of residential communities. These operations include administrative duties, managing conduct, supervising an RA staff, and providing support to residential students. CD staff members serve in the HRL duty rotation and have experience in crisis management, facilities management, campus policies/student code of conduct, and student development.

Meet Your Community Director

Destyni Davis

M.Ed. - Higher Education & College Student Affairs Leadership; Grand Valley State University
B.S. - Sociology; Grand Valley State University
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Email: [email protected]

Resident Assistants

Skyy Figures

Skyy Figures is a senior at Grand Valley State University majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience and Psychology. She serves as the Xi Nu Chapter President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., where she enjoys serving her community and building meaningful connections through leadership and service. She is also involved in TRIO and the Black Student Union and previously served as a Student Orientation Leader for three years, where she enjoyed connecting with incoming freshmen. Skyy is excited for the 2026-2027 academic year and looks forward to meeting new people and creating a welcoming community.

Anthony Domoulouka

Anthony Domoulouka is a senior at Grand Valley State University majoring in Sport Management. He is from the Lansing area and enjoys playing basketball, staying active, watching sports, and spending time with friends and family. Anthony is passionate about building a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone feels comfortable, supported, and valued. He is excited to get to know his residents, create meaningful connections, and help make this year a fun and memorable experience for everyone.

Liberty Prevost

This is RA Liberty, she is a second-year RA and a third-year GVSU student. She is studying biology and loves to nerd out about everything from music, nature, philosophy, to sports. She is your go-to person for anything GVSU-related and cannot wait to be part of your freshman experience.

Annalise Eppolito

Hello, my name is Annalise, and this is my second year as an RA at HHLC! I thrive in community settings and love getting to know my residents and peers. I'm an exercise science and pre-med major, and my dream is to one day get the privilege of caring for and directing patients' rehabilitation plans as a physiatrist (or be a PT!) I can't wait to meet all of you!

DJ Richard

DJ is a sophomore Computer Science major at Grand Valley State University who is passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming community. As a returning Resident Assistant, they are excited to support residents, build meaningful connections, and help make the residence halls feel like home. Outside of school, DJ enjoys coding, going to the gym, exploring art and fashion, and trying new creative projects. They are looking forward to a fun year filled with new friendships, personal growth, and memorable experiences.

Teresia Mwangi

Teresia Mwangi is pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at Grand Valley State University. They are passionate about leadership, building strong communities, and creating meaningful connections with those around them. They are excited to be part of the community and look forward to learning from others while contributing through collaboration, service, and a positive attitude. They hope to make a lasting impact while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Alana Lake

Alana is a Junior pursing a B.S in Cybersecurity. She is currently a member of the Xi Nu Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She enjoys art and doing hair in her free time, and she is super excited to get to know and connect with ALL of her residents!!

Joshua Blaine

Joshua is a current junior at Grand Valley State University, majoring in Marketing and International Business. He loves meeting new people and welcoming new, semi-afraid students to life at GVSU. If you're one of his residents, you can look forward to having a great first year!

Joseph Downes

Joseph is a second-year student who loves to watch heist movies, eat Taco Bell with lots of fire sauce, and play guitar. When he's not playing soccer or volleyball, Joseph loves watching his up-and-coming Chicago Bears try to bring home a Super Bowl. Joseph is from Illinois, where he works at Jersey Mike's and goes camping with his family whenever he can get time off.

Mandi Hazra

Stephanie (Mandi) Hazra is an international student from Bangladesh and a Master of Social Work student at Grand Valley State University. She loves traveling, reading, hearing people's stories, and getting to know people from different backgrounds and cultures. She also enjoys plants and art, although her artistic talents are mostly limited to drawing stick figures. Mandi believes everyone has a unique story worth sharing and loves building meaningful connections with others. She is excited to be part of the community this year and looks forward to creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels at home.