Meet this year’s Resident Student Leaders at Lassonde Studios. These student leaders live and lead at Lassonde, making sure residents are safe, happy, and healthy. They are accomplished and involved, serving as great role models for the students in their community.
There are three Resident Student Leader roles: Experience Coaches, Roommate Facilitators, and Social Activity Organizers and Hosts. Experience coaches are the community liaison for residents to learn about resources at Lassonde Studios and the University of Utah to facilitate a rewarding and enjoyable time on campus. Roommate Facilitators facilitate roommate agreements and room change requests and help residents collaborate with roommates and other community members. Social Activity Organizers and Hosts organize a robust series of weekly meetups and activities for Lassonde Studios residents.
Read more below about the students contributing around the clock to keep things running smoothly here at Lassonde! All students at the University of Utah are welcome to live, create, launch at Lassonde Studios. Learn more and apply to live here at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Residential Student Leaders 2025-26
Alex — Fourth floor lofts and pods
- Hometown: Denver, Colorado
- Major: Computer Science
- Fun fact: I listen to country music
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: I love the unique communities and friendships that are built on each floor
- Advice for new students: Don’t skip class!!!
Brianna — Second floor lofts and pods
- Hometown: Hyde Park, Utah
- Major: Graphic design
Charles — Lassonde 400 Co-Chair
- Hometown: Broomfield, Colorado
- Major: Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations + Spanish
- Fun Fact: I have visited 20 countries and all 50 states
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: I really enjoy the workshops the studios put on throughout the year, as well as the seeding events.
- Advice for new students: Try to involve yourself on campus as often and as early as possible!
Faith — Fifth floor lofts and pods
- Hometown: Corona, California
- Major: Pre-business, undeclared
- Fun Fact: I climbed Half Dome in Yosemite!
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: Community activities
- Advice for new students: Get involved, don’t be afraid to introduce yourself!
Jacob — Fourth floor large cluster
- Hometown: Sandy, Utah
- Major: Computer science
- Fun fact: I spent last summer abroad in France
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: The fun and inviting culture. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming and willing to answer questions.
- Advice for new students: Hang out in common areas, join clubs, and make new friends. That’s what brings the college experience to life.
Jaxon — Fourth floor small cluster
- Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Major: Economics
Kaleb — Second floor small cluster
- Hometown: Sandy, Utah
- Major: Strategic communications
- Fun fact: I was born in Ethiopia
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: The staff and the Get Seeded program
- Advice for new students: Lassonde, and the university as a whole, offer a lot of opportunities to get ahead in life. It’s up to you to take advantage of them and succeed.
Kassidy — Third floor lofts and pods
- Hometown: Logan, Utah
- Major: Biology
- Fun fact: I love art
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: The atmosphere is very inviting and safe.
- Advice for new students: Branch out and get out of your comfort zone.
Mya — Third floor small cluster
- Hometown: Bluffdale, Utah
- Major: Marketing, with double majors in psychology and design
- Fun fact: I love to study films
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: The fun, welcoming and eventful community we have
- Advice for new students: Don’t be afraid to talk to new people and make new friends. Everyone is just looking to build community, and you are welcome!
Sasha — Second floor large cluster
- Hometown: Lafayette, California
- Major: Business
- Fun fact: I was part of an international acrobatics team and performed in Europe
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: Pat and the entrepreneurship events
- Advice for new students: Always have electrolytes in your dorm
Sydney — Fifth floor large cluster
- Hometown: Heber City, Utah
- Major: Biology and philosophy
- Fun fact: I compete in USA Olympic Archery
- Favorite thing about Lassonde: I love how we have themed communities that allow students with different interests to relax in decorated common spaces.
- Advice for new students: Mental discipline and a positive perspective will give you a foundation for building great habits in college!
Valerie — Third floor large cluster
- Hometown: Heber City, Utah
- Major: Communications
