As a new addition to the Stevens family, Danielle Holmes is an energetic, cheerful, hard-working and caring person, making her position as the Area Director of Residence life ideal. Previously an area coordinator in McDaniel College’s (Westminster) Greek housing, Danielle Holmes has also worked for Rider University, a private institution in Mercer County, New Jersey, which is also her alma mater. Taking on a new adventure, she joined Stevens to experience the diversity of its student population, understand how a STEM and research institution works, and familiarize herself with the different degrees that Stevens provides.
In addition to her passion for knowledge and learning, Danielle Holmes also displays a keenness to help her students find themselves at home – while she works with the student population, she enjoys the challenges that her existing knowledge faces – and equally revels in understanding more about students, their passions, the different student organizations, and their activities. She enjoys the various traditions of Stevens, and in spite of only being here for a few months, she has actively participated in open periods, information sessions, and has even been a panelist for events.
Carrying forward the belief that there is no age limit to learning, she enjoys exchanging information with students about their experiences, and is particularly fascinated by the uniqueness of the co-op program.
Floored by the different dynamic and atmosphere of the Stevens community, Holmes actively contributes to changing perspectives and enabling connections between students. In addition to its inviting and welcoming community, she is also enthralled by the constant innovation that students display, and appreciates their academic competitiveness.
As for the future goals and objectives she has in store for Stevens’ society, Danielle Holmes is excited about the prospects of making the Special Interests’ Housing robust and working with its population. She is hoping to increase the service projects of C.A.R.E, and work towards social service creating a greater impact on Stevens and the local community. While looking for different ways to increase Lore-El housing, she is also working with the RA staff and increasing collaborations between C.A.R.E and Lore-El, to amplify the impact of a service project. A few more priorities are: enhancing the Special Interest housing options, and bridging the gap between Greek Housing and Residence Life. She hopes to improve the experience of the student population in Stevens, and believes in unity between all students, no matter which housing they avail, and the academics they pursue.
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