Senior Sidizens

The Core Team of Senior Sidizens is made up of a College Magister, Resident Associates, and the College Coordinator. The Magister and RAs are faculty and staff who live at Sid. They heavily contribute to the culture at Sid, and support the Sid government. They help run the college and are there to support all Sidizens, whether they live on or off campus. If you need any help navigating academic, personal, or social challenges, the Magister and RAs are a voice of experience. During the academic year, the A-Team host a variety of events in their living spaces, like movie nights or study breaks.

Magister

Melissa Marschall (she/her)

marschal@rice.edu

Welcome to Sid Richardson College!

We are the magister family-Melissa, Conor and Paul, and our dogs, Midnight and Duke. Melissa is a Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Social Policy Analysis program. Conor is 16 and a rising junior at Strake Jesuit High School, and Paul is 14 and will be a freshman at Strake Jesuit this fall. We are a sporty family. We play tennis, basketball, and golf, and in the last couple of years we’ve also become avid skiers. In the summer we spend time in with our family in Minnesota and Indiana, and typically try to visit national parks in other parts of the country. Melissa has a strong identification as a Midwesterner, but has lived in cities all over all over the U.S. (though mostly east of the Mississippi), and also in Germany and Turkey. In addition to sports, she loves learning languages (but remains fluent in only one!), traveling, cooking, reading, listening to jazz music, playing cards and board games, and watching foreign films. The boys like video games, chess (Paul), learning about the stock market and exploring entrepreneurial activities, hanging out with friends, and playing with the dogs.

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in August, getting to know you over the next four years, and helping you make the most of your time at Sid and Rice.

Best,

Melissa, Conor and Paul

College Coordinator

Lisa Galloy

lgalloy@rice.edu

Welcome Sidizens! I am Lisa Galloy your Sid Richardson College Coordinator fondly known as the OG. Prior to Sid I worked at Jones School of Business and have been a part of Rice for 27 years. Yes, this makes me the longest standing member of the A-Team. I am here to help you navigate your way through the next four years.

In an official capacity I assist the Magisters with the administration of Sid and work with other campus departments to ensure that everything runs smoothly at Sid. I also work with the student government and executive committee members with budgeting, purchases, housing, and committee events. You could consider me your daytime RA as I am in the office during normal business hours when the Resident Associates and Magisters are at their day jobs.

A little bit about myself: I am originally from Chicago, home of the Chicago Dog, Chicago Italian Beef, the Cubs, the Blackhawks and of course Da Bears! Being from Chicago I’m pretty laid back, just not as much as a true Texan. I’ve been married for 28 years, have a son who will be turning 26 this year (who has probably encountered some of the experiences that you are about to have) and a 6 year old lab mix named….Wrigley. My favorite thing to do is “Book Club”. Actually, it’s a K-Drama club and I consider it a book club because it’s all subtitles. I fell in love with them after watching Crash Landing on You. My all-time favorite is Reply 1988 and I’ve learned a few Korean words too.

Please come see me when you need a little sugar, help mailing a letter, or if you lock yourself out of your room. I am the keeper of many keys! More importantly I can be your friend and confidant. If you need some life advice, want to rant about a class, figure out how to approach a difficult situation or to gain a different perspective on a problem you’re facing. If you have a rough day please stop by the office. We can talk or just relax on the couch or grab a seat in the office and get the best hug ever from my Squishmallow!

Residential Associates

Bianca Lopez (she/her) and Carlos Escobedo (he/his)

bianca.lopez@rice.edu

carlos.escobedo@rice.edu

Hey, Sid! We are Bianca Lopez and Carlos Escobedo, your newest RAs. We live in #1103 and are so excited to be a part of this wonderful community! We are both from Houston and can’t wait to share our love of the city with Sid.

Bianca has a B.S. in Psychology and Political Science and a J.D. from the University of Houston. She’s a Minerals Manager for the endowment, Rice Management Company. She enjoys listening to podcasts, baking, doing arts and crafts, and binge-watching shows.

Carlos has a B.S in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston. He’s a Business Sales Manager for Cable One. He enjoys anime, wrestling, basketball, playing video games, and listening to music.

We have two kids and two dogs. Our son, Lucas, is 4 years old, and he loves animals, dinosaurs (you’ll probably hear him roaring), and snacks. Our daughter, Olivia, is 6-months old, and she loves napping and eating. Our dog, Casper, is 7 years old, and he loves going on walks and getting so many pets. We recently got a new dog, Nala, so feel free to stop by to play with any or all of them!

We love traveling, going on local adventures, and trying new foods. Please swing by if you ever need anything or just to say hello. We look forward to getting to know you all!

Kasey Leigh (she/her) and Cam Yearty (he/his)

klyearty@rice.edu

cy46@rice.edu

Hey Sid! We’re the Yearty family! We rolled into Sid as its first residents in January 2021, and we live on 4th floor. Kasey Leigh teaches a range of chemistry classes at Rice from interactive lectures to labs to research courses, most commonly organic chemistry. She loves baking, arranging flowers, immersing herself in music, and planning events. Cam works in local planning and economic development for the City of Houston. In his spare time, he enjoys homebrewing, winemaking, and cooking anything smoked low’n’slow. While at Sid, you’ll also meet our two pups: BoBo (hound mix) & Braes (choc. lab). They are the happiest of doggos who love getting pets and giving kisses. You are most welcome to stop by to play with them or join us on a walk!

We were both born, raised, and educated in Georgia, and we love to share our family traditions and recipes with friends old and new alike. We also love to travel, having made it to 44 states and 12 countries between us. We are great listeners, and we love to support you during challenges and cheer you on with each success. We are excited to work alongside you in building an inviting and inclusive community at Sid. We welcome you into the Sid family and can’t wait to support you over these next few years!