Meet the Aspen Crossing staff  

Get to know your Residence Hall Director and Resident Assistants.

Aspen Crossing Residence Hall Director

Name: Toni Minter
Phone: 928-523-7034
E-mail:toni.minter@nau.edu

Education: 

• Masters of Business Administration and Bachelors of Business Administration in Risk Management, Insurance and Financial Planning - Mississippi State University

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I love the small town atmosphere, and the ability to be in Arizona and still be close to greenery and the mountains while avoiding the heat.

Why I'm excited for this year: I am beginning the year in a new building and area with a different population of students.  I am ready to inspire someone.

Something about you: I’ve worked with a variety of residents during my years in Students Affairs, including Honors, Freshmen, Graduate, and families. I am especially delighted to work with a new population of students and contributing to their growth and development. My office door is open so stop by and just say hello!  

Aspen Crossing Faculty-in-Residence - Associate faculty of Teaching and Learning

Name: Dr. Gretchen McAllister
Hometown: Jordan, NY

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: Love sense of community and freedom administration has provided me.

Why I'm excited for this year: Be inspired by students.

Educational background: Ph.D. Educational Studies - Emory University, MA Intercultural Relations - Lesley University, B.A. Economics - Wells College

Something about you: Love teen movies, to travel and live in different parts of the world. Our family spent four months in China on an exchange and had a blast.

Aspen Crossing Resident Assistants

Name: Jisella Williams (Aspen Crossing 105B)
Floor: First floor
Year/Major: Junior in Elementary Education
Hometown: Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ 

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I chose NAU because of its reputation as an excellent teacher education university, small class sizes, motivated professors, and an ample amount of opportunities to be involved on campus and within the community. Flagstaff has an abundance of things to do and great people to do them with.

Why I'm excited to be an RA: I am excited to be an RA because I love meeting new people and getting to know them. Interacting with others is a great way for both parties to learn new things about themselves and the world- in this way growing towards fulfilling their potential. Plus - NAU is just a lot of fun and I enjoy being involved. .

Name: Eric Bear (Aspen Crossing 116A)
Floor: First floor
Year/Major: Senior in Secondary Education - Earth Science
Hometown: Goodyear, AZ

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: Because NAU is awesome of course.

Why I'm excited to return as an RA: To meet all the new people and all the new relationships to build.

Name: Megan Aldridge (Aspen Crossing 209A)
Floor: Second floor
Year/Major: Junior in Elementary Education - Math
Hometown: Escondido, CA

Why I like Northern Arizona University: The friendly community and the trees. 

What I'm excited to return as an RA: The residents.

Name: Nate Rogers (Aspen Crossing 238B)
Floor: Second floor
Year/Major: Sophomore in Biomedical Science
Hometown: Vail, AZ

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I chose NAU because the University was very diligent about providing me with a lot of information concerning the campus and activities around campus and the city.

Why I'm excited to be an RA: I am excited to be an RA because of the experience I have had in Residence Life so far. All of the amazing people who have been part of my experience so far have made me want to pass on that excitement to my new residents. I’m looking forward to a great year in Aspen Crossing with both my new staff and my future residents.

Name: Jazz Shortt (Aspen Crossing 223A)
Floor: Second floor
Year/Major: Junior in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Hometown: Abilene, TX

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I chose NAU because it is so beautiful! And it’s a very relaxing and fun campus.

Why I'm excited to return as an RA: I am super excited to promptly help build a sense of community among the residents!

Name: Chase Longley (Aspen Crossing 336B)
Floor: Third floor
Year/Major: Senior in Religious Studies
Hometown: Peoria, AZ

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I never wanted to be viewed as a number. I wanted a school that could see me for who I am and take an interest in my success. As a result, I’ve grown more by getting close to the faculty than I would have on my own.

Why I'm excited to return as an RA: I am so excited to come back and work with a different community. I can’t wait to get close to the new staff and meet new people.

Name: Mitch Navarette
Floor: Third floor
Year/Major: Junior in Economics and Finance
Hometown: Apple Valley, CA

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I chose NAU for the people, the beauty of the school/city, and for the excitement of trying a new place.

Why I'm excited to return as an RA: I am excited to be a RA because I want to be able to help students in any way I can. I am also excited for the new adventures and excitement it will bring to my life.

Name: Jessica Falk
Floor: Third floor 
Year/Major: Senior in Public Relations, Minor in Psychology
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Why I chose Northern Arizona University: I wanted to get out of the hustle and bustle of California and experience the beautiful mountain scenery!

Why I'm excited to return as an RA: I’ve always wanted to be an RA and help my residents have the best experience here at NAU. I can’t wait to meet my new staff and continue giving back to my awesome campus!