Gray/Beatty Resident Assistants
Taylor Rowse
Beatty 100 – The Hive
Hometown: Bothell, Washington
Major: Environmental Science
Career goal: My dream job has been everything under the sun from astronaut to marine biologist. But if I got to choose who I got to be when I finally grow up, I would want to be an ecologist or run some kind of non-profit ministry (or both!)
Hobbies/interests: Being outdoors, hiking, camping, foraging, birding, animal identification, conservation, theology, jazz, cooking, baking, crafting, fashion, art, coffee, motorcycles, social justice, environmental justice
Life verse: “look to the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” Matthew 6:26-27
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? I think I am most excited for the spontaneous conversations and adventures on the floor. Living in the apartments made me miss the spur of the moment study parties turned deep life talk or the 2 am Dicks runs. I am really excited to be back in the dorms and to develop relationships with my residents!
Morgan Abbott
Beatty 200 – The Ducks & Chicks
Hometown: Duvall, Washington
Major: Psychology
Career goal: I have so many things I want to do – I want to be a missionary, teacher, attorney, work in coffeeshop business, and be a mom!
Hobbies/interests: I love going to local coffee shops, reading, hiking, and being with my family and friends.
Life verse: “Fear not, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 1:10
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? I literally cannot wait to be with my girls and cultivate community with my sisters!!! I believe that friendship is super important, I believe that God has good plans for us, and I believe that we are going to have an amazing year.
Nicole Avellaneda
Beatty 300 – The Den
Hometown: Arlington, Washington
Major: Psychology
Career goal: To be a therapist and work with kids and teens.
Hobbies/interests: Reading, drawing, listening to music.
Life verse: “Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.” Micah 7:8
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? I am excited to grow and learn with everyone, to create new friendships throughout the year, and to strengthen other friendships as well. I am excited to continue traditions, and for the late night snack trips with my friends and residents.
Fernando Lopez
Gray 400 – The Hive
Hometown: Lakewood, Washington
Major: Video Production
Career goal: The cool uncle
Hobbies/interests: Soccer, playing sports, video games (Fifa, fnaf, apex, league of legends), Pokémon, listening to new music
Life verse: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? Building a community of friends, connecting deeply with my residents, and winning as much as possible!
Elijah Allred
Gray 500 – The Ducks & Chicks
Hometown: Normandy Park, Washington
Major: Exercise Science
Career goal: A firefighter
Hobbies/interests: Cycling, running, playing piano, hanging out with my wonderful girlfriend
Life verse: “A crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.” Isaiah 61:3
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? I’m super excited to load my floor with duck decor because ducks are one of my top three favorite animals. I’m also excited to get to know the guys on my floor (and hopefully get them out for intramurals).
Josiah Ricks
Gray 600 – The Den
Hometown: Junction City, Oregon
Major: Business Marketing
Career goal: I want to work in creative marketing, preferably for a professional sports team.
Hobbies/interests: I love doing anything outside! (Hiking, Camping, Skiing and Mountain Biking) I am also into Photography and recently have been getting more into videography. Other things that I am into consist of playing pickup basketball and eating Wendy’s, usually on the same night.
Life verse:
“In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” Matthew 5:16
What are you most excited about for your floor next year? I am excited to bring an enthusiastic, upbeat culture to the top floor!