Housing Support Staff

Lisa is the Director of Residential Life. Originally from Woodland Hills, California, she received her BA in psychology and social behavior from University of California, Irvine, and her MA in higher education administration from Sam Houston State University. Lisa had the pleasure to welcome the first class of Soka students to the residence halls in 2001. She has 20 years of experience in student development, student safety, and housing management.

Jaime is the Assistant Director of Residential Life.  She earned her master’s in education with a concentration in higher education from California State University, Fullerton. She has served in higher education since 2011, working in summer programs for high school students, residential housing for undergraduate residents, and off-campus apartment housing for graduate residents. Originally from Apple Valley, California, she is passionate about student leadership, wellness, and creating an environment where all students feel welcomed and at home.

Sharon is a Residence Hall Coordinator. Sharon first started her residential life career in 2005 at Indiana University, after receiving her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing sciences. It wasn’t until her service in the United States Peace Corps in Ethiopia from 2012 to 2016, that she returned to student affairs. Sharon is serving as a Residence Hall Coordinator. She has now worked in Student Affairs and Residential Life across three states and two continents. She is passionate about helping students meet their goals and achieve success.

Nobuko is a Residence Hall Coordinator. Nobuko is a proud alumna of Soka University, earning her bachelor’s in 2016 with a concentration in Social Behavioral Sciences. Since graduation, she moved to Japan to serve in higher education focusing on language development, international student support, and cross-cultural student engagement. She has a passion for helping student residents learn and grow in all aspects of their student life from self authorship to healthy community building.

Originally from Pleasanton, CA, Shannon Miller is a Chico State alumnus, having received both her B.A. in Spanish and her M.A. in Teaching International Languages. Shannon started her Residential Life journey working as the Graduate Assistant and later Residence Life Coordinator for Chico State where she came to enjoy the culture that Residence Life cultivated for its students and staff.

As the current Residence Hall Coordinator for Horizon 315 and Acjachemen 375, Shannon looks forward to supporting her residents and all members of the Soka community. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys sitting at home with her cats and getting caught in the rain.

Charlie Hamedany is a Residence Hall Coordinator supporting residents in Abeona Hall 305, Aurora Hall 310, and Somnus Hall 385. He was born in Iran, moved to Massachusetts, and later grew up in Aliso Viejo, which he now considers his hometown. He’s a proud alumnus of Biola University, where he earned double bachelor’s degrees in International Business and Media Management. His career has been diverse, spanning nearly a decade in digital marketing, copywriting, public policy, healthcare, and nonprofit work. He’s thrilled to join SUA and his mission is to help each resident become the best version of themselves and to contribute to a healthy, positive living and learning environment.

Charlie shares “College is a transformative time, and I am passionate about assisting you in finding your path, discovering your voice, and connecting to your higher power as you navigate life’s complexities and challenges. I’m deeply passionate about many things, including sports, film, politics, literature, the Boston Celtics, and Arsenal FC. COYG! Please feel free to stop by and say hello. I’m here to help and support you.”