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Ryan Anderson

Emerson Hall Resident Director
805.565.6358

Office Location

Emerson Hall

Biography/Details

I grew up in the Monterey Bay Area and am an alumnus of Westmont College in '16. I was heavily invested in the Westmont Community through my involvement in Residence Life as a Resident Assistant for two years and volunteering for multiple on- and off-campus ministries. I graduated with a Business and Economics degree with a Minor in Religious Studies pursuing vocations in church or parachurch ministries. Through guidance from mentors, I then pursued a Masters degree in Student Development from Wheaton College '19 while working as a Graduate Resident Adviser in Residence Life at Wheaton. With my passion for ministry to Emerging Adults (18-30) and to develop and support people through the transition to adulthood, I aspired to work in Student Development after graduate school, which landed me here as the Resident Director of Emerson Hall.

People describe me as jovial, bubbly, and positive. I enjoy baking and coffee, which is a pretty great pairing if I say so myself, and enjoy playing competitive sports like roundnet and basketball with friends and colleagues. As a Resident Director, I hope students can feel heard and to deeply understand how loved they are as creations of God. I hope to continue to engage in the important conversations in our society and to continue to seek and initiate change in Emerson Hall, Westmont, and the greater community.