Residential Life Staff

We're here to make sure your residential life experience at Franklin Pierce is rewarding, safe and fully-integrated with all aspects of living and learning in a liberal arts community. You will meet two types of staff in your residence hall. Each has a role in helping students adjust to college life and make the most of residential, social and academic life at Franklin Pierce.

A Residence Director (RD) is a professional staff member that lives in the residence halls and oversees the development of their residents. Each has the experience and skill to supervise, provide leadership and act as a role model for their respective staffs. Residence Directors are responsible for establishing a civil and respectful living community while promoting student involvement in the University community. They also serve as a Student Conduct Officer and are responsible for meeting with their residents when alleged policy violations occur.

A Community Assistant (CA) is a carefully selected upper-class student leader who assists in developing a community. CA's fulfill many roles including programmer, administrator, and policy enforcer. They are familiar with the University's goals, services, policies and procedures. Community Assistants are directly supervised by the Residence Directors.

Residential Life Office

Hours

Monday- Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Appointments can be scheduled on the phone at (603) 899-4176

Office Location

The Residential Life Office is located in the lower plaza level of New Hampshire Hall.

Staff

	Heather Ventresco Director of Residential Life and Community Standards (603) 899-4167 ventrescoh@franklinpierce.edu Heather has spent a decade in the education field and later managed a trauma-informed non-profit that served youth who were experiencing housing instability. She received a B.A. in International Relations in Germany, and an LL.M. in International Law in Italy. While studying, she served as the head of the Students’ Union, supporting students from over 100 countries. She is a native of New Hampshire and excited to be back home and working with our team here at FPU!
	Amanda Tocci Assistant Director of Residential Life and Community Standards Hello there! My name is Amanda Tocci. I have spent the last 3 years here at Franklin Pierce University and recently decided to venture into the role of Assistant Director of Residential Life. While I am not in the office I am couponing, hiking, camping and crafting with my husband and daughter. If you see us out and about on campus, say Hi! (603) 899-4376 toccia@franklinpierce.edu
	Andrew Bergeron Residence Director of for New Hampshire, Mount Washington, and Granite Andrew is from Massachusetts and spent 4.5 years working for the Boston Red Sox as a security officer. During his time with the Red Sox, Andrew received a 2018 World Series ring. Andrew also worked as a Resident Assistant at Lasell University for 3 years. During his time at Lasell, Andrew helped build communities, keep the campus safe, and support residents. Andrew received a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Lasell University in Newton, MA. In his free time, Andrew enjoys riding motorcycles and the great outdoors. 603-899-4354 bergerona@franklinpierce.edu
	Gene Brown Residence Director Cheshire, Monadnock, and Edgewood Hello! My name is Gene Brown, and I am an alumnus of Franklin Pierce University. While attending FPU, I obtained my Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration while a student athlete. In my free time I enjoy reading books on financial literacy. My goal is to make FPU a better environment for all students. 603-899-4178 brownge@franklinpierce.edu
	Cassidy Peters Residence Director of Mountainview, Northwoods, and Lakeview (603) 899-4179 petersc@franklinpierce.edu Hi, I’m Cassidy Peters. I am an alumni of Franklin Pierce University. I joined the Residential Life team in August of 2022 so that I could apply my skills to help rebuild the FPU community to what it was before the implementation of Covid-19 protocols. I am very excited to be working with students to help them grow as people and feel comfortable in their living and learning environment. In my free time, I like to be with my friends and family and take my dog, Ivy for walks around campus.

CONTACT residential life

(603) 899-4176
housing@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.