Meet the McKay Hall Staff
Get to know your McKay Village Residence Hall Director and Resident Assistants.
McKay Village Residence Hall Director
Name: John Schaefer
Phone: 928-864-1401
E-mail: John.Schaefer@nau.edu Education:- Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration – The University of Akron, 2009
- Bachelors of Science in History – Northern Arizona University, 2005
About John: Northern Arizona University provided me tons of opportunities and experiences during my undergraduate time here. I wanted to come back here and help provide those same opportunities and experiences to the new students and help them understand what it means to be a part of the Lumberjack community. Go Jacks!
McKay Village Resident Assistants
Name: Jake Rapp
Building: B
Major: Philosophy; Anthropology and Philosophy Politics and Law
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: Small campus and lots of stuff to do outdoors.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: I look forward to meeting new people and learning new things in my third year as an RA.
Name: Allison Helm
Building: C
Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Hometown: Fountain Hills, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: Northern Arizona University has the only HRM program in the state, and it's a good one.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: I like planning events and meeting new people.
Name: Justin Stanley
Building: D
Major: Business
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: Northern Arizona University was a good fit for me. I like the outdoors and the small campus.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: I am excited to be an RA because I enjoy working with people and being an influence in their lives.
Name: Tyler Simpson
Building: E & F
Major: English
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: I got a scholarship here.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: I love the atmosphere and community and wanted to help out more.
Name: Carly Rios
Building: A
Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: I chose NAU because it’s a small school with a laid back vibe. Coming from a warmer climate, it is nice attending NAU and experiencing all four seasons.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: I’m excited to meet and interact with the McKay Village residents and plan events!
Name: Melody Madi
Building: G & F
Major: Elementary Education
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Why I Chose Northern Arizona University: Awesome education program, beautiful city/small town feel, far away from home but close enough for a few visits.
Why I’m Excited to be an RA: The important responsibility and potential positive influence I will try to have on my residents.