Christopher Carey
Hometown: Valley Stream, NY
Education: St. Joseph's University (B.A. Sociology), Temple University (M.S. Higher Education Administration), currently enrolled in Doctoral Program for Higher Education Leadership at Widener University.
Job Responsibilities: My role includes the oversight of departmental programming and the advisement of Temple Student Government. I also work with the rest of the staff to support our student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and Main Campus Program Board. For the past four years, I have facilitated a Service Immersion Program to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
What students should know about me: I love spending time with friends and family, especially at summer barbeques. I truly enjoy hearing ideas and stories from students, especially regarding their time here at Temple.
Favorite Quote: "If it doesn't make the world better, don't do it." – Kid President
Jacinta Avery
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Education: Bowling Green State University (B.A. of Science in Journalism) Florida International University (M.A. Higher Education Administration)
Job Responsibilities: I am the Program Coordinator for Main Campus Program Board and SIP Philadelphia. I also work with the student programs for Homecoming along with some departmental programs like the Breakfast Bonanza!
What students should know about me: There’s always music of all sorts playing in my office and on occasion accompanied by spontaneous dance parties! I’m always up for a laugh so don’t be a stranger.
Favorite Quote: “Happiness is not a state to arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” Anonymous “There are no short cuts to anyplace worth going.” Anonymous
Christine Jackson
Hometown: South Philadelphia, PA
Job Responsibilities: I am the office assistant. I handle budget allocations for student organizations.
What students should know about me: I am here to assist students in any way that I can. I have five children, and four grandchildren, and love spending time with my family. I love to shop and read novels.
Adriane Reilly
Hometown: Old Forge, PA
Education: Villanova University (B.A. in Spanish and Secondary Education) and The University of Texas at Austin (M.Ed. in College & University Student Personnel Administration)
Job Responsibilities: I am the Program Coordinator for Student Organizations. I advise registered student organizations in event planning and implementation. I also oversee the student organization registration process and develop workshops for the STARS program. Finally, I facilitate the Service Immersion El Paso, Texas experience!
What students should know about me: I like singing, cooking, baking, and purple. And smiling. Smiling’s my favorite.
Favorite Quote: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” –Steve Jobs
Cynthia Rose
Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Education: Drexel University B.S. in Music Industry; Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education.
Job Responsibilities: I am the Program Coordinator for Fraternities and Sororities. I advise and oversee the vision, strategic plan, and administration of the fraternity and sorority community. I also manage the Diamond Accreditation program.
Favorite Quote: I believe the most important single thing, beyond discipline & creativity is daring to dare. -Maya Angelou
