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!
	Willie "TJ" Denson Residence Director of Mountainview, Northwoods, Lakeview and Sawmills (603) 899-4178 densonw@franklinpierce.edu TJ is in his 2nd year at Franklin Pierce as a Football Coach and his first year as a Residence Director. He received a Master of Science in Kinesiology summer of 2022 from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He moved all the way from the 863 in Lakeland, Florida to join the Raven Nation and is learning to love the cold!
	Cassidy Peters Residence Director of Edgewood, Monadnock and Cheshire Halls (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.
	Olivia Halligan Residence Director of New Hampshire, Mount Washington, and Granite Halls (603) 899-4354 halligano@franklinpierce.edu Hi! My name is Olivia and I am from Westchester, New York! I recently received a degree in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta. During my time as an undergraduate I was a Resident Advisor and received a medal for platinum leadership skills. This led me to wanting to peruse a job in Student Affairs as a Residence Director. As the director of the Freshman Area, I strive to create a safe and welcoming area within our campus. In my free time, I love cooking and going on adventures with my girlfriend. I hope to one day adopt a dog of my own.
	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

CONTACT residential life

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