Joshua Maples, M.S.E.
Joshua Maples, M.S.E.
Director
Master of Science in Education – Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Washburn University
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, he worked as a Residence Hall Director for Residential Life at South Dakota State University. In addition to his experience with Residential Life, he has experience working with Greek Life and Leadership at Fort Hayes State University as well as serving as an Orientation intern at Montana State University.
jmaples2@missouriwestern.edu
816-383-7100
Nia Estes, M.S.
Assistant Director
Master of Science – Iowa State University
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology & Sociology – Truman State University
Nia Estes comes to Missouri Western from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, where she currently serves as a Residence Life Coordinator. In this role, she oversees personnel and operations for multiple residence halls, adjudicates student conduct cases, develops and implements programming, serves as a retention agent, and advises the Residence Hall Association. Nia also brings residence life experience from Truman State University where she served as a Community Coordinator, and holds a Masters of Higher Education in Student Affairs from Iowa State University.
restes@missouriwestern.edu
816-383-7100
Residence Life Coordinators
Liz Thornton
Residence Life Coordinator – Scanlon Hall
Master of Science in Higher Education (In Progress) – Purdue University Global (Est. graduation May 2022)
Bachelor of Arts in Art Administration – McPherson College
Liz Thornton is joining Missouri Western from McPherson College, in Kansas, where she serves as Student Affairs Support Staff. Currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Higher Education from Purdue University Global, Liz’s recent experience includes co-advising McPherson’s Student Activities Board, M-Club Organization, and developing all Spiritual life events.
ethornton2@missouriwestern.edu
816-383-7100
Amanda Quenemoen, M.A.
Amanda Quenemoen
Residence Life Coordinator – Vartabedian, Juda and Beshears Hall
Master of Arts in Adult and Higher Education – The University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Saint Cloud State University
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, she worked as a Fraternity Graduate Assistant for Sorority and Fraternity Life at the University of South Dakota.
aquenemoen@missouriwestern.edu
816-383-7107
Leah Stringer, M.S.
Residence Life Coordinator – Vaselakos Hall; Asst Women’s Soccer Coach
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, she served as the Assistant Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Housing Director at Northeast Texas Community College.
816-383-7114
Courtney Baker
Leaverton Hall
Residence Life Coordinator – Leaverton Hall; Asst. Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Bachelor of Science in Political Science w/ minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies- Furman University
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, she served as the Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach at North Greenville University.
816-383-7113
Christina Scott
Christina Scott
Assistant Residence Hall Director
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design w/ minor in Illustration – Missouri Western State University
Prior to working as an Assistant Residence Hall Director, Christina served as a Resident Assistant in Juda Hall. Christina was a recipient of the 2020 Residential Life Program of the Year Award as well as the 2020 SOAR New Program of the Year award.
Resident Assistant Staff
Beshears Hall 2020-2021
Caiti Marrant
Resident Assistant – Beshears Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Music in Education – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Excelsior Springs, MO
Caiti is a Junior studying Music Education. Caiti is a 2nd year Resident Assistant and is also involved in the Marching Band and the organization Phi Boota Roota. Caiti hopes her residents in Beshears will get a chance to know her and that they feel comfortable coming to her with issues and concerns. Caiti is excited to take what she learned last year as an RA and apply it this year in order to make her residents feel more at home. In her free time, Caiti enjoys listening to and playing music, running and spending time with family and friends.
Juda Hall 2020-2021
Kayla Johnson
Resident Assistant – Juda Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Kayla is a senior studying Digital Animation. She is a second year Resident Assistant in Juda Hall. Kayla enjoys being an RA because it allows her to make a difference for others in their college experience. She is excited to meet her resident in Juda and make new friends. Kayla hopes that her residents have a good school year and a great time living on campus. When she isn’t working, Kayla enjoys watching movies and spending time with friends.
Leaverton Hall 2020-2021
Elizabeth Vogt
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry (minors in Biology & Criminal Justice) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Elizabeth is a Senior studying Forensic Chemistry. She is a third year Resident Assistant in Leaverton Hall. Elizabeth is excited to be an RA again so she can meet her new coworkers and residents. Elizabeth hopes that her residents have fun and feel safe living on campus. SHe hopes their experience is so positive that they choose to live on campus again. Elizabeth hopes to grow her conflict mediation skills as an RA to help her in her career after graduation. Elizabeth enjoys playing softball, traveling, going for walks, and making crafts.
Erykah White
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Erykah is a senior studying Medical Laboratory Science. She is a first year Resident Assistant in Leaverton Hall. Erykah is looking forward to meeting new people and building strong connections with others. She wants her residents to feel safe and enjoy the community she creates. Erykah enjoys playing sports and listening to music in her free time.
Antanette Ray
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (minor in Publication) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Troy, MO
Kati DeLlanos
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: West Burlington, Iowa
Scanlon Hall 2020-2021
Gabe Relaford
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art/Art Therapy (minors in Creative Writing, Entrepreneurship, & Psychology) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Raytown, MO
Alyx Brooks
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Arts in Theatre – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Fort Scott, KS
Alyx is a sophomore studying Theatre. She is a 1st year Resident Assistant and is also the President of Alpha Psi Omega and involved in the Griffon Film Society. Alyx hopes that her residents in Scanlon will say she helped aid in their transition to college living. Alyx believes the RA position will help her improve her communication skills and gain confidence in a leadership position. In her free time, Alyx enjoys reading, journaling and watching her favorite tv shows (Friends, Sherlock, Doctor Who).
Sam Vogt
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Management – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Taylor Edwards
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Music in Education – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Lansing, KS
Dayne Harman
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art/Ceramics (minor in Graphic Design) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Dayne is a junior studying Studio Art with a concentration in Ceramics. He is a first year Resident Assistant in Scanlon Hall. Dayne is excited to be an RA so he can help residents enjoy living on campus. At the end of the year, Dayne hopes that his residents say that he planned fun programs and helped them adjust to life on campus. Dayne is looking forward to learning more about leadership and communication skills as an RA and is confident that those skills will help him in his future career. Dayne stays involved on campus by participating in the Clay Guild and the Art History Club.
Dae Davis
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education– Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Kingsville, MO
Gabby Trump
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minor in Cinema) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Morristown, MN
Hannah Murphy
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre/Cinema (minors in Business & Entrepreneurship) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Lawrence, KS
Vartabedian Hall 2020-2021
Mariah White
Resident Assistant – Vartabedian Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Kansas City, MO
Kelsey Van Hook
Resident Assistant – Vartabedian Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Marketing (minor in Graphic Design) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Caitlyn Thompson
Resident Assistant – Vartabedian Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Williamsburg, KS
Caitlyn is a sophomore studying Business Management. She is a first year Resident Assistant in Vartabedian Hall. Caitlyn is involved on campus through the Concert Chorale and as a Griffon Edge Transition Mentor. For her residents in Vartabedian, Caitlyn hopes that they feel welcomed and at home while living on campus. She also wants to support her residents through the good times and struggles during college. Caitlyn hopes to further improve her problem-solving skills as an RA. During her free time, Caitlyn enjoys watching her favorite show, Supernatural, and spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.
Vaselakos Hall 2020-2021
Brittany Addison
Resident Assistant – Vaselakos Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Psychology (minor in Childhood Studies) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Lathrop, MO
Hannah Shoemaker
Resident Assistant – Vaselakos Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Biology; Health Science (minor in Spanish) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Goodman, MO
Wanda Pearson
Resident Assistant – Vaselakos Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Poplar Bluff, MO
Wanda is a sophomore studying Psychology. She is a first year Resident Assistant in Vaselakos Hall. Wanda is involved with the Navigators on campus. Wanda hopes to take what she learns as an RA and use it in her future career. She wants her residents to have fun in a welcoming environment. Wanda enjoys reading, hiking and horseback riding.