Upper Bay State Road

Paul Hughes

Assistant Director of Residence Life for Upper Bay State Road
p. 617-358-3100
hughesp@bu.edu

I have been a member of the Residence Life team at BU since 2005. My service has included time at Myles Standish Hall (pre-renovation), Warren Towers, and currently in the Upper Bay State Road neighborhood. Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of graduate and undergraduates, traveled on more than a dozen ASB trips, worked/lived on campus through a global pandemic, and celebrated with students at every commencement ceremony since 2006. I hope you enjoy your BU journey as much as I’m enjoying mine.

Ava Ordog

Area Director, Bay State Road Residences
p. 617-353-3872
avaordog@bu.edu

As a born and raised Arizona gal I have thoroughly enjoyed building a home in Boston albeit I do miss the heat! Since 2021 I’ve served in residence life as a Graduate Resident Assistant at Boston University and Resident Assistant at the University of Arizona where I received my B.A. in Communication. The opportunity to gain residence life skills through lived experience provides me with a deep commitment to support our community with empathy and positive communication. As a current Masters in Public Health student I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to connect with BU from the student perspective, shoutout to the 1BU shuttle! When not in office I am likely doing homework, exploring the outdoors, or watching video essays on Youtube. Outside of reslife I have worked in the health sector such as Hospice as well as food pantries (one of my favorite jobs!). It’s been a pleasure to be part of the Upper Bay State Road community from the motivated students to the wonderful staff. As our office says: Always remember you are competent and capable, be confident in yourself. Swing by to say hello!

Ava oversees the following buildings:(167-169, 171, 173, 175, 176-178-Classics, 177, 179-Education, 180, 181, 182, 184-186, 188-190, 191-Harriet E. Richards Cooperative, 192, 194, 195-197, 196, 198, 199, 200-202-Trustee Scholars, 201, 203, 204, 205-Sargent College, 206, 207-Music, 208, 209, 210-212, 214) Bay State Rd.

Laura Damon

Residence Hall Director, The Towers
p. 617-353-3872
damonlm@bu.edu

I’m a born & raised Michigander from the city of Grand Rapids, with a deep love of summer days spent at Lake Michigan. I studied International Development, and African Studies at Michigan State University, where I also worked as a Resident Assistant for 2 years. After graduation, I worked 4 years as a caseworker in immigrant and refugee resettlement services, primarily supporting Congolese refugees. From 2017-2019, my partner and I lived overseas – trekking, volunteering, and backpacking across 20 countries – spending the majority of our time in New Zealand, Kenya, and Nepal. While volunteering with an educational nonprofit in Kathmandu, I recognized my passion in assisting students in their educational pursuits and personal growth through higher education. I then returned to the U.S. and worked as a Student Success Specialist at Calvin University (in Michigan) for 3 years, where I focused on supporting first-year students and international students. In that role, I also acted as an academic counselor and instructed courses on academic skills and strategies for success in college. I recently obtained an MBA Certificate in Nonprofit Management, and also serve on the Board of Directors of ANSWER-Nepal, the same organization I volunteered with in Kathmandu.

I joined the BU community here in August 2022 and love exploring my new city and meeting with the wonderful student population here. When I’m not in the Towers office, I am likely with my husband (a current BU grad student), watching (and re-watching) my favorite sitcoms, reading, hiking, or listening to Florence and the Machine.

My doors are open to you – Please come say hi to me in the Res Life office at Towers!

Laura oversees the following building: (140- The Towers) Bay State Rd.

Erin Hattamer

Area Director, 575 Commonwealth Avenue Residences
p. 617-358-3100
ehatta@bu.edu

Erin originally hails from New Hampshire. She received her Undergraduate degree in Media Arts Production at Emerson College in Boston. She went on to complete her masters in Creative writing at Columbia College of Chicago.

Erin oversees the following buildings: (575, 625, 627-629) Commonwealth Ave. (153, 157-Limited Parietal, 158-160-Common Ground, 159, 161-Management, 162-164, 163-WISE-UP, 165 Lavender House, 166-168-College of General Studies, 172) Bay State Rd.