Kim Rutledge, Learning Center Director
Kim is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandising from Ohio University, and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Miami University. Working in the Learning Center, Kim’s greatest joy is regularly interacting with students and helping them take steps to achieve their goals. In her free time, Kim enjoys knitting, reading, watching movies, and exploring the city.
Kimberly Harris, Learning Center Assistant Director
Kimberly is originally from Orange County, CA and graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She received her Masters degree in International and Multicultural Education at USF. Kimberly enjoys working with students of various backgrounds/cultures while providing tips and resources on how to successfully navigate through the college experience. Her interests include all things international, from eating various cuisines to traveling around the world. She also enjoys being outside with her husband and dog, taking in all the beautiful nature around San Francisco and the Bay Area. Kimberly is eagerly looking forward to expanding her family, with a new baby girl on the way this spring.
Clark Campagna, Families & Youth in Transition Graduate Intern
Clark Campagna is the graduate assistant for the Families and Youth in Transition Program, and in his second year in the Master's Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs at USF. Through his position, Clark loves working with the USF students in the FYIT program and advising them in their role as tutors. Prior to coming to USF Clark worked as a Program Assistant at Eleanor Roosevelt College, UC San Diego for two years. Clark graduated from UC San Diego with a Degree in Political Science. During his undergraduate years, Clark was a resident adviser and involved with student government. When he is not at the Learning and Writing Center or in class, Clark enjoys road cycling around San Francisco and Marin, cooking, and spending time with friends. After graduating from USF, Clark hopes to work in Academic Support Services.
Terri Cecchine, America Reads Graduate Intern
Terri Cecchine is working on a Master's in the Higher Education Student Affairs program at USF. She moved to San Francisco from Los Angeles, where she grew up. She recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara and received her Bachelor of Arts in Chicano Studies, Italian Studies and Art Studio. Terri’s educational interests lie with access and retention for first generation college students and her academic goals are to reach the level of professor. In her free time, she likes spending time with her dog and partner, exploring this new city!
Daisy Chavez, Supplemental Instruction Graduate Intern
After leaving her hometown in Greenfield, California, Daisy completed her Communications degree from University of California, San Diego. She is currently working on her Masters in Education in Organization and Leadership. Daisy is also the co-president of the School of Education’s Graduate Student Association. Daisy is excited to meet the wonderful students at USF and help them as much as she can. On her free time, she enjoys running, photography and reading good literature.
Student Staff
Name: Pamela Lekhter
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff Lead
Major: Molecular Biology
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Pacific Catch
Favorite thing to do in the city: Play tourist
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Biochemistry
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Pre-Pharmacy Society
Favorite thing about USF: Small Classes
Best concert you've been to in the city: will attend favorite concert in feb! - Swedish House Mafia
The last book you've read: Fifty Shades Freed
Favorite spot at USF: Behind Lomo Cafeteria; one of the best views from campus!
Name: Adriane Claire Taggart
Position at the LWC: Peer Tutor Lead
Major: Economics
Year: Senior
Hometown: Portland, OR
Favorite restaurant in the city: pho
Favorite thing to do in the city: sea shantying in the wharf
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Intermediate Microeconomics
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Beta Gamma Sigma, the 8 Cole party planning committee
Favorite thing about USF: the hipsters
Best concert you've been to in the city: Justice
The last book you've read: Into Thin Air by John Krakauer
Favorite spot at USF: the LWC and the Rare Books Room
Name: Katherine Lara
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: International Studies
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: The Cheesecake Factory
Favorite thing to do in the city: Sightseeing
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Cultural Studies of Spain
Favorite thing about USF: close knit community
Favorite spot at USF: LWC
Name: Mireya Rodriguez
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff Lead
Major: Marketing Management
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Pablo, CA. East Bay
Favorite restaurant in the city: Ike's Place
Favorite thing to do in the city: Go to AT&T park
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Marketing Management
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Nothing else.
Favorite thing about USF: Small Campus
Best concert you've been to in the city: Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block in San Jose.
The last book you've read: Slammed by Colleen Hoover
Favorite spot at USF: LWC
Name: Sophie Luu
Position at the LWC: Peer Tutor Lead
Major: French
Year: Senior
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Favorite restaurant in the city: Candy Bar, a dessert lounge
Favorite thing to do in the city: discovering new foods
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Latin American Perspectives
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Pre-AMSA
Favorite thing about USF: located in a fun and vibrant city
Best concert you've been to in the city: Outside Lands 2009
The last book you've read: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite spot at USF: the bench by the tennis courts that overlooks the city and the Golden Gate Bridge
Name: Trés Gray
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: Graphic Design
Year: Senior
Hometown: Monterey, CA // Los Angeles, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Belly Burger on Geary
Favorite thing to do in the city: Visiting record shops and experiencing new food
Favorite class you’ve taken thus far: Digital Literacy was my favorite class
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus: Black Student Union on campus
Favorite aspect of USF: interesting and diverse people
Best concert: Al Green or Nas and Damian Marley
The last book you’ve read: The Martian Chronicles
Favorite spot at USF: LWC or Koret
Name: Nikki Abueg
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: Accounting
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Ike's
Favorite thing to do in the city: Eat, eat, and eat.
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Macroeconomics
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Promoting Animal Welfare through Service (P.A.W.S), Hui O Hawaii, Kasamahan, & Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity
Favorite thing about USF: the people
The last book you've read: The Wizard of Lies
Favorite spot at USF: Lone Mountain's library (Harry Potter Library)
Name: Mallory Browne
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: Marketing
Year: Senior
Hometown: Los Angeles
Favorite restaurant in the city: Lee's Sandwiches!
Favorite thing to do in the city: try new food
Favorite class you've taken thus far: African American History
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Black Student Union
Favorite thing about USF: I love how the mission and values of USF play a role in every class
Best concert you've been to in the city: DRAKE
The last book you've read: Da Vinci Code
Favorite spot at USF: L-Dub..DUH!
Name: Tiff Ly
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Boston/MA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Anything yummy!
Favorite thing to do in the city: Walk around and enjoy the weather
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): I'm a homebody.
Favorite thing about USF: Learning and Writing center
The last book you've read: Biochemistry
Favorite spot at USF: L-Dub
Name: Johannah Tokunaga
Position at the LWC: Peer Led Team Learning Lead
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Favorite restaurant in the city: Brother's Restaurant
Favorite thing to do in the city: Relaxing at Ocean Beach/Sutro Baths
Favorite class you've taken thus far: General Microbiology and Existentialism
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): P.A.W.S. Events Co-Chair
Favorite thing about USF: Located in the middle of a great city
Best concert you've been to in the city: Usher
The last book you've read: The Hunger Games
Favorite spot at USF: Lawn area in front of Gleeson library
Name: Zachary Gallegos
Position at the LWC: Peer Tutor Lead in training
Major: Biology
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Villanueva, New Mexico
Favorite restaurant in the city: Star India
Favorite thing to do in the city: Go out to eat with friends
Favorite class you've taken thus far: General Biology
Favorite thing about USF: Diversity
Best concert you've been to in the city: Hunky Jesus (not really a concert)
The last book you've read: The Hunger Games
Favorite spot at USF: Lone Mountain Cafe
Name: Jessica Barnes
Position at the LWC: Peer Tutor Lead in training
Major: Nursing - BSN Undergrad
Year: Junior
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Volcano Curry when I'm tight on cash, Dosa for funsies!
Favorite thing to do in the city: the endless activities that ensue at Golden Gate Park
Favorite class you've taken thus far: Nursing classes are nursing classes, I'm psyched for ASL this semester!
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): Nursing Student Association
Favorite thing about USF: so much culture and community all in one place!
Best concert you've been to in the city: Jazz tribute to Duke Ellington and others at the SF Symphony Hall
The last book you've read: Wise Blood
Favorite spot at USF: the grassy area between St. Ignatius and K-hall where they always put the Christmas tree!
Name: Dylan Hindenlang
Position at the LWC: Peer Tutor Lead in training
Majors: Design & Fine Arts
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Encinitas, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city: Sushi Bistro
Favorite thing to do in the city: Explore
Favorite class you've taken thus far: European Civilizations
Any orgs/clubs/things you are involved in on-campus (other than this job): American Sign Language Club
Favorite thing about USF: Faculty accessibility
Best concert you've been to in the city: NSSN (Not So Silent Night)
The last book you've read: Elantris
Favorite spot at USF: Benches outside of Malloy Hall
Name: Tatiana Magana
Position at the LWC: Front Desk Staff
Major: International Studies & Latin American Studies
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Favorite restaurant in the city:Ikes Place
Favorite thing to do in the city:Go to plays/movie showings and getting lost in the city
Favorite class you've taken thus far: U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
Favorite thing about USF: The close knit relationships you build with professors and classmates
Best concert you've been to in the city: Mayhem Festival (near the city)
The last book you've read: East of Eden
Favorite spot at USF: the lookout point amongst the trees near the stairs that go down to LV
