Leah Flynn Assistant Dean and Director for Student Leadership and Engagement Programs laflynn@MIT.EDU | (617) 253-4158

Leah serves not only as the Director for the Student Activities Office, but also for a number of leadership initaitives on campus such as LeaderShape and the Community Catalyst Leadership Program. She also serves as an advisor to the Undergraduate Association and the Association for Student Activities. In addition to her leadership work, Leah is currently working on her PhD at Syracuse University. She received her Masters in Higher Education Administration from Syracuse, as well. Leah is originally from Upstate, NY and enjoys cooking, writing and traveling.

La-Tarri Canty Assistant Director for Student Activities and Director of Multicultural Programs lcanty@mit.edu | (617) 253-6189

A newly created office, La-Tarri serves as the Director of Multicultural Programs. She advises the Multicultural student clubs and organizations at MIT.  She coordinates the Multicultural Conference, MC2. She also facilitates trainings and workshops on diversity and inclusion, effective communication, conflict resolution and leadership development. La-Tarri received her Masters in Student Affairs Personnel and Diversity from the State University of New York at Binghamton. She is an ordained minister originally from Brooklyn, New York. In her spare time she enjoys, reading, singing and shopping. 

Colin Codner Assistant Director for Student Activities and Finance                                           cmcodner@mit.edu | (617) 253-0194

Colin oversees the financial position of all undergraduate and graduate student groups and assists groups with travel arrangements. Colin also serves as an advisor for the UA FinBoard and GSC Funding Board. He is currently completing his MBA with a specialization in non profit management from Suffolk University. Colin is originally from Connecticut and enjoys, hiking, fishing, and the Red Sox.

Alicia Erwin Assistant Director for Student Activities and Leadership                                          aeerwin@mit.edu |  (617) 253-5369

Alicia works specifically with the SAO’s leadership initiatives, women student support and programming, and coaching of student organizations. She directly advises the Freshman Leadership Program as well as overseeing the Student Leader Awards, the Emerging Leaders Conference, and the Margaret Cheney Room. Alicia received her Masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. She is originally from Virginia and enjoys cooking, photography, and attempting to be a runner.

Abigail Francis Assistant Director for Student Activities and Director of LBGT Resources                     afran@mit.edu |  (617) 253-0684

Alana Hamlett Assistant Director for Student Activities and Events                                            ahamlett@mit.edu |  (617) 253-7605

Katrina Hill Program Assistant for Student Activities                                                      katrinah@mit.edu  |  (617) 253-6777

Katrina serves as the “front line” to SAO. Questions relating to deposits, RFPs or how to submit financial paperwork can be answered by her. Katrina received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Regis College. Katrina loves the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots and New England Revolution in that order! In her spare time, Katrina dances with her crew Unyted Stylz. When she’s not dancing you’ll find her in the Atlantic… surfing!

Catherine Hursh Financial Assistant II                                                                              cahursh@mit.edu |  (617) 253-2091

Catherine is also a rock star, and she will be providing more wonderful information about herself soon. 

Jessica Carter Graduate Assistant, Office of Multicultural Programs, CABS                            jfcarter@mit.edu

Under the supervision of the Director of Multicultural Programs, Jessica directly advises leaders of the organizations that make up the Council for the Advancement of Black Students. In this role, Jessica supports students in developing programming as well as presents workshops and trainings on leadership topics. Jessica is currently a Masters student in the Learning & Teaching Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. A native Texan, Jessica enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and writing.

Denise Del Aguila Graduate Assistant, Office of Multicultural Programs, LCC                            dlda@mit.edu

Under the supervision of the Director of Multicultural Programs, Denise directly advises leaders of the Latino Cultural Center and the organizations that make up the Latino Leaders Assembly. Raised in New Mexico, she is a 2007 Teach For America corps member, having taught 11th and 12th grade English for four years in Houston. Denise is currently a Masters student in the Prevention Science and Practice program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Denise enjoys running, cooking, and exploring the Boston area by foot.  

Sean Delmore
Graduate Assistant, LBGT Resources
sdelmore@mit.edu

Andy Dolan Graduate Assistant, Student Activities                                   aldolan@mit.edu

Andy works in collaboration with the full-time staff on a variety of activities, events, and initiatives in the office.  He is assisting with MIT L.E.A.D., Fall and Spring Weekend Programming, Charm School, and the Multicultural Conference.  Andy is currently receiving his Masters in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University.  He is originally from Taunton, MA and enjoys bike riding, sports, and exploring Boston.