Our Team

Juliana Burch

Biography

Juliana Burch grew up near Bar Harbor, Maine and graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2019 with a degree in English Literature and a minor in International & Global Studies. After working as a Resident Advisor throughout their undergraduate experience, Juliana decided to continue working in Student Affairs after graduating. They then accepted a Community Coordinator position with Denison University in central Ohio.

During their time in Ohio, Juliana learned that they loved supporting students in navigating their college experience. While working with students of all grades, Juliana most enjoyed working with first-year students, and found joy in helping these students adjust to college life while finding their authentic selves. Finding that they missed the Northern Woods, Juliana moved back to Maine in 2021 and took a job with Champlain College.

Juliana currently works as an Area Coordinator in the Housing and Residential Life Department, where they primarily work with first-year students and oversee the gender inclusive first-year community. Supporting students in all aspects of their college experience, Juliana can be seen supporting their staff of resident advisors (RAs), meeting with students to discuss their needs, overseeing the physical condition of the residence halls in their area, teaching Champ101 Courses (a class that introduces students to college and helps them learn to navigate a new environment), collaborating with campus partners, and more!

Juliana is continuing their educational journey and is pursuing a graduate degree in English Literature at the University of Vermont.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

I love Mr. Mike’s Pizza, Goku Ramen, and Four Quarters Brewing! As for Vermont activities, I love Summer Food Truck Fridays, kayaking, camping, and visiting sugar houses!

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Michael Fay

Biography

Fay obtained their bachelor’s degree in psychology from Saint Michael’s College and an MFA in Emergent Media from Champlain College where they worked as a project management fellow for two years. While pursuing their education, Fay also worked as a YouTuber, Twitch.tv live streamer, & esports commentator. In January of 2018, Fay moved to Akron in order to design, implement, and manage the new esports program at the University of Akron as well as serve as the head coach of their newly formed varsity teams. Fay also built, opened, and managed the Esports Center at Rutgers University from 2019 until 2021. In 2022, Fay sought to bring their passion for student development to bear for Champlain College and its Esports Living Learning community.

What are your hobbies?

Dungeons & Dragons, League of Legends, & Valheim

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Ian Fournier

Biography

Ian started at Champlain College in July 2017 as an Area Coordinator. In this role, Ian oversaw leadership skill development opportunities on campus through offerings such as Emerging Leaders, Lead like a Beaver, and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Ian began serving Housing and Residential Life as an Assistant Director in July 2022. In this role, Ian oversees the Resident Advisor program on campus which includes hiring and training RAs for Main Campus and 194 Saint Paul.

What are your hobbies?

Video Games, Music, Learning

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

One of my favorite local eateries is Mandarin in Winooski, and I enjoy watching sunsets from campus!

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Zachary Harrison

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Rachel Lavallee

Biography

Rachel grew up in Winooski and current lives less than 5 miles from her childhood home.

She graduated from Champlain College and then was employed at Vermont Student Assistant Corporation for 30 years. She began working at Champlain College Student Affairs in September of 2017.

What are your hobbies?

Reading and Sewing

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Papa Franks in Winooski

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Joshua McCormack

Biography

With a passion for education and student growth opportunities, Joshua serves as one of our live-in professional staff members, working to support both our student workers, and our residential students on campus. Joshua Graduated from Plymouth State University in 2022 with an M.B.A. in General Management, and hopes to continue to develop student leadership programs and opportunities at Champlain College.

What are your hobbies?

Blacksmithing, Hiking, Kayaking

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Kelsey O’Connor

Biography

Kelsey O’Connor currently serves as the Director of Housing & Residential Life at Champlain College. She graduated from Champlain in 2014 with a BS in Event Management and has since held multiple roles at Champlain, including Associate Director of Student Engagement and Area Coordinator. Kelsey earned a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from Champlain College Online.

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Jordan Weeden

Biography

Jordan is a new member to the Housing and Residential Life team at Champlain College. She recently graduated from Colby-Sawyer College where she double majored in a self-designed program called Animal Science and Business, and Studio Art. Working as a Resident Assistant in undergrad got her excited to pursue higher education, which is how Jordan ended up at Champlain.

In addition to being a Resident Assistant, Jordan was also an Admissions Ambassador, Student Photographer, and Teaching Assistant. Getting involved in her campus community was extremely important to her social and professional development. Her success at Colby-Sawyer came from her determination to work with many different departments and gain as much experience as she could. She is hoping to foster that same excitement and drive for her RA staff at Champlain as well.

Here at Champlain, Jordan is the new Area Coordinator, working with upperclass students in apartment style housing. She is excited for this opportunity, as she previously worked with first year students more often than upperclass students. In the AC position, Jordan supervises and supports her RA staff, has meetings with students to discuss any questions or needs they may have, and oversees the building in her area. Jordan is always open to students popping into her office if they have questions when she is available.

What are your hobbies?

Training my dog and playing pool

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