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Residential Life Staff

The Residential Life staff is comprised of a Director, Associate Director, Operations Coordinator, Assistant Director, four full-time Resident Directors (RDs) and 10 Community Assistants, all of whom live in the residential communities. The RDs are a dedicated resource to the residents in their transition into a new and exciting living learning environment. The RDs advise student leadership groups and work closely with faculty members and a variety of campus departments to bring exciting opportunities to students in the residential communities. Along with security personnel, the RDs work diligently to promote safety within the communities and to uphold responsible standards of living.

Residential Life Staff 

Laura Dorfman
Director of Residential Life & Student Conduct 
ldorfman@marymountpv.edu
310.303.7322

Jennifer Novotny
Associate Director of Residential Life and Student Conduct
jnovotny@marymountpv.edu 
310.303.7343

Heidi Knight
Operations Coordinator
hknight@marymountpv.edu
310.303.7316

David Trujillo
Assistant Director of Facilities
dtrujillo@marymountpv.edu 
310.732.2710

Erin Martinez
Resident Director Palos Verdes North
emartinez@marymountpv.edu 
310.303.7638

Dacoury Natche
Resident Director at Pacific View
dnatche@marymountpv.edu
310.303.7384

Roselyn Gardea
Resident Director Palos Verdes North
rgardea@marymountpv.edu
310.303.7318 

Student Leadership Opportunities

  • Community Assistants (CAs) are peer mentors and leaders that work for the Office of Residential Life, providing support and guidance to new and returning students. These students have demonstrated leadership both academically and socially at Marymount College.
  • Residence Hall Associations (RHA) provide governance to the residential communities and work alongside the Associated Students of Marymount College (ASMC) to provide leadership and advocacy for students. Together RHA and CAs plan social and educational activities and events that develop community. Providing a variety of opportunities for residents to interact and grow, members of the RHA and the CAs encourage a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.