Contact Us
Residence Life & Housing:
105 North Colorado Street
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: 540-375-2308
reslife@roanoke.edu
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (Monday through Friday)
We are closed on Roanoke College holidays.
Chris Drew
Director of Residence Life & Housing
540-375-2308
drew@roanoke.edu
Chris serves as the senior housing officer and provides executive leadership for all aspects of Residence Life & Housing. He focuses on strategic management and creating an engaging and inclusive on-campus living environment that supports student learning and development. That includes leading efforts to expand living-learning programs as well as working closely with campus partners to update residence facilities. Most recently, Chris served as Director of Student Housing and Residence Life at Cameron University. Earlier in his career, he served in Residence Life positions at Elmhurst University, Franklin College, and Earlham College. Chris earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana State University, where he served as a Resident Assistant and a graduate Hall Director. Chris has been involved with regional housing associations and ACUHO-l, including serving on the Public Policy Advisory Committee. He enjoys building community on campus with students, faculty, and staff and making a positive impact on the student experience. Chris also enjoys nature, movies, music, reading, travel, and spending time with family and friends.
Ellasen Elroumy
Senior Assistant Director
540-375-2308
spangler@roanoke.edu
Ellasen oversees the RAs and HRAs, as well as the West Side Neighborhood of campus, including the Wortmann Complex (Blue Ridge, Shenandoah, and Tabor), Catawba Hall, Chesapeake Hall, and Afton Complex. Ellasen is a recent graduate of Roanoke College receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a concentration in Screen Studies. Along with her education at Roanoke, she managed Event Staff for two years and was an RA for three years. She was a recipient of the VACHUO Programing award in 2019, Returning RA of the Year award in 2022, and was inducted into the Media Arts Hall of Fame in 2022. She is focused on creating safe places for students and advocating for the health and wellness for others. In her free time, Ellasen enjoys reading, filmmaking, walking with her dog, Carl, and spending time with her family and friends.
Paige Ward
Administrative Assistant
540-375-2308
pward@roanoke.edu
Born and raised in the Roanoke Valley, Paige is a proud “Alma Mater”-singing Roanoke College graduate (‘04). While in these hallowed halls, she was an alto in Dr. Sandborg’s RC Choir, alto and soloist in the “Mainstreet” a cappella group and a member of Mu Beta Psi, Outdoor Adventures, and the International Club. Paige holds an M.Ed. in higher education leadership from Liberty University and brings decades of experience in education and gold standard customer service. Coffee and writing are her passion, and on the weekends, you can find her hiking with her husband, Kristopher, or traveling to scout out new coffee shops! Paige is honored to be a part of Residence Life & Housing and to be of service to students as they experience their Roanoke College journey.