Residence Life Contact Information

The Office of Residence Life
2507 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311-4505
515-271-3781

Drake Public Safety: 515-271-2222

Staff:

Lorissa Sowden
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Residence Life
515-271-3781
lorissa.sowden@drake.edu

Randy E. McMullin
Associate Director of Residence Life
First Year Experience - Carpenter/Herriott
515-271-2427
randy.mcmullin@drake.edu

Sonja Brightwell
Administrative Assistant 2
Office of Residence Life - Olmsted Center
515-271-3781
sonja.brightwell@drake.edu

Sara Schilling
Area Hall Coordinator
First Year Experience
515-271-3713
sara.schilling@drake.edu 

Hayley Ellis
Area Hall Coordinator
Upper Class Experience
515-271-2400
hayley.ellis@drake.edu

Ben Lott
Residence Hall Coordinator - Morehouse and Jewett
515-271-3265
ben.lott@drake.edu