Residence Hall Staff

Hall Directors & Resident Advisors

Residence Hall Directors

RHDs have responsibility for a cluster of buildings on campus. Each RHD is a full time staff member with previous experience in Student Affairs. All RHDs live on campus and report to an Assistant Director. Residents are encouraged to make the effort to get to know their RHD, and to utilize his/her ability to be an advisor, a counselor or just a friend.

Aside from counseling residents, RHDs have responsibility for supervising a staff team of Resident Advisors and for all of the paperwork related to running a residence hall. This includes keeping track of room assignments and changes, check-in and check-out information, renewals and maintenance. RHDs are also responsible for enforcing policies and laws, just as RAs. They are trained to serve as information sources and can usually help students find answers to questions about academics, the administration, etc.

Residence Hall Director
(4-West & Jackson-Shaver Hall)

Hailey Gannaway grew up in Garland, Texas. Upon graduating from high school, Hailey enrolled in dual credit classes, which led to an Associate of Science degree from Eastfield Community College in 2021. She graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications, in May 2024. During her undergraduate studies, Hailey served as a Resident Advisor (RA) at Bearkat Village from Fall 2022 to Spring 2024. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Victim Services Management at Sam Houston State University. Hailey is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, and spending time with friends and family. Click here for more information about Baldwin House, Crawford House, Creager House, Mallon House, & Jackson-Shaver Hall.

Residence Hall Director
(Bearkat Village Apartments)

Nigel Roy hails from Sugar Land, Texas. He worked four semesters as an RA at Sam Houston Village, then accepted the ARHD position at Sam Houston's newest residence life apartment building, Copper Village, and now serves as the Hall Director of BKV. Nigel is a recent spring 2024 graduate form SHSU with his B.S. in psychology and minor in philosophy. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors! Nigel plans to pursue a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and is passionate about providing guidance and helping others. In his free time Nigel enjoys hiking in the many parks and forests around Huntsville, exploring the world of music, and watching college football (Go Bearkats!). Click here for more information about Bearkat Village Apartments.

Residence Hall Director
(Copper Village Apartments)

Jacob Terry was born and raised in Ontario, California and spent a few years living in Argentina. Prior to returning to school, Jacob worked for several years in both logistics and health care in a variety of workplaces and positions. He began to work in university residence life and education departments during his undergrad years at the University of California, Merced. He has worked alongside university students for several years as a Resident Assistant and Lead Resident Assistant and is excited to continue to do so as a Residence Hall Director at Sam Houston State. Jacob graduated Class of 2023 with Dean’s List and Chancellor’s Honors from the University of California, Merced with a Bachelor’s in Public Health, and looks to start Graduate Studies in a related field at Sam Houston State. So far, Jacob is loving Texas and exploring Huntsville and the surrounding areas. In his free time, Jacob enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, reading, playing video games and discovering new music. Jacob oversees Copper Village Apartments. Click here for more information about Copper Village Apartments.

Residence Hall Director
(Elliott & Estill Hall)

Katherine Hubbert serves as a Hall Director at Elliott & Estill Hall. Katherine is from Friendswood, Texas near Houston. She graduated from Sam Houston State University in December 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, Katherine worked as a Resident Advisor at Jackson-Shaver Hall and Sam Houston Village. As an RHD, Katherine’s goal is to create an engaged and safe community that all residents enjoy. She also is committed to encouraging her RAs to create a creative and informative environment through well-made bulletin boards and door decorations throughout the hall. In her free time, Katherine enjoys watching movies and television shows, crafting, reading, and learning new things. She is the proud mother of a 100-pound tortoise which lives at her parent’s house. Click here for more information about Elliott Hall & Estill Hall.

Residence Hall Director
(Lone Star Hall)

Hunter Moore  serves as a Hall Director at Lone Star Hall. He is from Bowie, Texas, and graduated from Midwestern State University in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Business Management. As an undergraduate, he was part of the Residence Hall Association (RHA), where he stayed involved for three years. Hunter was elected to the regional board of directors for the Southwest Association of College and University Residence Halls (SWACURH). Through these experiences, he discovered his passion for on-campus living and his commitment to ensuring residents have the best possible experience. In his free time, he enjoys various sitcoms but is also an avid gamer, with Apex Legends being one of his favorites. Click here for more information about Lone Star Hall.

Residence Hall Director
(Piney Woods Hall)

Liam Szlachtowski, from McKinney, Texas graduated from Sam Houston State University with his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude with a minor in Homeland Security Studies in May of 2021 and his Masters of Science in Criminal Justice in August 2024. He is an avid outdoorsman and actively spends his time outside walking the Sam Houston National Forest or hiking with his German Shepherd Sokka. Click here for more information about Piney Woods Hall.

Residence Hall Director
(Raven Village & White Hall)

Keith Baker II serves as a Hall Director at our 4 West Buildings & Jackson-Shaver Hall. Austinite Keith Baker II has lived in Houston Texas for about 24 years. For 13+ years he was in the Scouts and attained the Rank of Eagle Scout in 2016. Keith graduated from Howard Payne University, Class of 2020, with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies and a minor in Art. While attending HPU, he served as a Resident Assistant (RA) for three and a half years and as a committee member for his Campus’ Christian Associate Student Leadership (CASL). On May 6th, 2023, he became a member of the Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter of PHI BETA SIGMA Fraternity Inc. Keith is currently writing a young adult fiction novel featuring Sci-Fi and Fantasy elements with anime inspirations. He has future aspirations to turn his novel into a Manga-Comic and then into a successful Anime or video game. Keith’s interests include anime, character design, basketball, football, writing, literature, nature, sociology, science, and media/entertainment. Click here for more information about Raven Village & White Hall.

Residence Hall Director
(Sam Houston Village)

Genesis "Genny" Pena was born and raised in Spring, Texas near Houston. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in Spring 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Genny started her residence life career as an undergraduate where she held Peer Advisor and Assistant Residential Camps & Conferences Coordinator positions. She also completed an LLC Diversity & Inclusion Program and was awarded staff member of the year for two consecutive years while at UTD. Genny is dedicated to providing a safe and inviting environment for her RA’s and residents and looks forward to continuing her graduate studies in Higher Education. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family & friends, crafting, gaming, and spoiling her dog, Nova. Click here for more information about Sam Houston Village.

Residence Hall Director
(San Jacinto Hall)

Miriam Ayala  was born and raised in Brownsville, TX. Miriam first started her residence life career as an RA at from Concordia University Texas in Austin where she graduated Fall 2020 with her Bachelor's in Psychology with a focus on clinical counseling. Miriam is currently working on her Master's in Social Work- with a focus on Direct practice with Latino individuals, Families and Groups online with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her career goal is to someday be able to help provide all communities with accessible mental health resources. She enjoys spending her time exploring and traveling with her husband, son, and two dogs. Miriam oversees San Jacinto Hall and supervises the Resident Advisor teams. Click here for more information about San Jacinto Hall.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(Bearkat Village Apartments)

Maria Rojas Caballero  is from Grand Prairie, Texas. She is currently earning a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Victim Studies and Sociology. After graduation, Maria plans to attend graduate school to pursue a degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus in Trauma Recovery and research. Maria started working with Residence Life in Spring of 2022 as a Resident Advisor in Piney Woods Hall and has had the opportunity to work in several residence halls at SHSU. She then transitioned into the Assistant Resident Hall Director at Estil and Lone Star Halls and now, BKV. Maria is involved on campus and values student life. She hopes that through her Assistant Hall Director position, she can promote a positive and supportive environment for students living on campus. Click here for more information about Bearkat Village Apartments.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(Copper Village Apartments)

Shay Leigh Musachio is our Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) for Copper Village Apartments here at Sam Houston State University! Shay was born and raised in The Woodlands, TX and has been a Bearkat since 2022. Shay was previously a Resident Advisor (RA) for three semesters at Piney Woods Hall, before being promoted in Spring 2024. Shay is pursuing a bachelors degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Science, as well as pursuing a minor in Psychology. After graduation, Shay plans on getting her masters degree in Sports and Human Performances and wishes to become a collegiate athletic trainer. She is passionate about fitness, sports, mentoring, being creative, and helping others in need! Shay often spends her free time running, lifting, binging TV shows, spending time with friends & family, and playing with her German Shepherd, Saka! Click here for more information about Copper Village Apartments.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(Piney Woods Hall)

Erin Bailey was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She is an undergraduate student Majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Science, and Minoring in Psychology. After graduating from Sam Houston State University, she plans on working in a rehabilitation facility for geriatric patients. Erin began working with Residence Life in the Spring of 2023 where she was a Resident Advisor at Piney Woods Hall for one year, before becoming the Assistant Residence Hall Director for the hall. In her free time, Erin loves to travel the world, checking places off her bucket list. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends including her cat, Pumpkin! Erin supervises the Resident Advisor team at Piney Woods Hall. Click here for more information about Piney Woods Hall.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(Raven Village & White Hall)

Victoria Satcher is from Southlake, TX. In the Fall 2021, Victoria graduated from Sam Houston State University Magna Cum Lauda with Honors, with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Minor in Human Services. After graduating and having a semester break, she has returned to SHSU to pursue her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an interest in Play Therapy. Her career goal is to one day work in a private counseling practice helping a wide range of individuals. As an undergrad she worked at residence life for two and half years as a Resident Advisor at Sam Houston Village. Victoria has now returned to SHSU and Residence Life, accepting the position of Assistant Residence Hall Director at Raven Village and White Hall. She is passionate about creating a positive and welcoming living environment for residents and staff. In her free time, she loves to spend time with family and friends, she has a passion for reading, crafting, and adventuring. Click here for more information about Raven Village & White Hall.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(Sam Houston Village)

Angelina Molina is from Uvalde, Texas, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Victim Studies with a minor in Legal Studies. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in Victim Services Management at Sam Houston after completing her undergraduate studies. Her career goal is to become a legal advocate to support and guide children in the justice system, with plans to continue her education towards a doctorate. Angelina served as a Resident Assistant for two semesters at Jackson Shaver and 4-West Houses before being promoted to the Assistant Resident Hall Director position in the Fall of 2022. She is dedicated to fostering a safe and welcoming community within the Residence Life Halls. In her free time, Angelina enjoys reading, walking her dog Gizmo, and having movie nights with friends. Click here for more information about Sam Houston Village.

Assistant Residence Hall Director
(San Jacinto Hall)

Lindsey Lanman was born and raised in Wylie, Texas. She is currently earning her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology with a minor in Psychology. After graduating from Sam Houston State University in the Spring of 2025, Lindsey plans to attend graduate school for Clinical Psychology and pursue a career in Forensic Psychology. Lindsey started working in Residence Life in the Spring of 2023 as a Resident Advisor at San Jacinto Hall before becoming the Assistant Residence Hall Director. Lindsey is involved in the tennis club, psychology honors program, and works in an experimental psychology lab on campus. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys reading, going on walks, and playing with her dog, Daisy. Click here for more information about San Jacinto Hall.