Meet Our Team
The people behind Housing & Residence Life at Jackson State University — leadership, operations, community directors, and support staff here to help you thrive.
Contact Housing & Residence Life
- housing@jsums.edu
- For questions regarding housing assignments, billing, applications, occupancy, housing operations, and general housing support.
- reslife@jsums.edu
- For residence hall concerns, roommate issues, community standards, student support, Community Director assistance, and other residence life matters.
Phone: 601.979.2326
To help us respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible, please email the appropriate office below. When contacting Housing & Residence Life, please copy your assigned residence hall (community) email address on all correspondence, when applicable, to help ensure your message is routed to the appropriate staff.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Brock A. Taylor
Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
Provides visionary leadership for Housing & Residence Life, promoting student success, guiding strategic initiatives, and advancing programs that enhance the campus living experience.
Mrs. Shonda E. de Verteuil
Associate Director of Housing Operations
Oversees housing operations, facilities, and budgeting to ensure effective and organized residential operations. Supports the Tiger Food Pantry and initiatives that enhance student services and campus living.
Assistant Director of Residence Life
Vacant
Provides leadership and strategic oversight for residence life operations, staff supervision, and student engagement initiatives across residential communities.
Housing Operations & Administrative Services
Ms. Holly Guthrie
Coordinator of Residential Services
Oversees housing management systems, occupancy administration, room assignments, occupancy reporting, residential records, and operational processes that support effective housing management.
Mr. Gregory Miller Jr.
Coordinator of Administrative Services
Manages administrative operations, processes, and support functions to ensure smooth and efficient departmental operations within Housing & Residence Life.
Residential Leadership Team
Community Directors provide daily management of residential communities through student support, staff supervision, conduct administration, programming, crisis response, community development, and student engagement initiatives.
Ms. Milteona Grays
Community Director – Alexander East & West
Mr. Amari Stewart
Community Director – Campbell North
Aniya Pickett
Community Director – Campbell South
Mr. Christopher Douglas
Community Director – Dixon Hall
Mr. Antwon Jefferson
Community Director – One University Place
Mr. Geor’Darius Wells
Community Director – Stewart Hall
Mr. Carlos Nelson
Community Director – Transitional Hall
Graduate Staff
Mr. Christopher Mannery
Graduate Assistant to the Executive Director & Executive Support
Supports the Executive Director and Executive Leadership with strategic initiatives, project coordination, and departmental operations.
Ms. Michelle Thompson
Graduate Assistant for The Tiger Food Pantry & Finance
Supports operations of the Tiger Food Pantry and assists with financial tracking, reporting, and student service initiatives.
Overnight Receptionist
Provide overnight front desk coverage, guest management, customer service, safety monitoring, facility security support, and assistance to residents and visitors during overnight hours.
Ms. Angela Galloway
Overnight Receptionist
Division of Student Affairs
Residence Life Office
Location
Residence Life Office1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217-0280
Email: housing@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2326
