Meet the Staff!
Islander Housing, in partnership with The Divisions of Student Engagement and Success and with Finance and Administration, oversees on-campus student housing at Miramar and Momentum Village. Both Divisions work with the housing management team, American Campus Communities, to create an outstanding residential experience for Islanders.
Islander Housing Staff
Contact us for assistance or questions related to Islander Housing!

Casey Waites
Residence Life Coordinator, ApartmentsMiramar
Phone: (361) 825-5000

Autumn Lange
Residence Life Coordinator, Residence Halls
Miramar
Phone: (361) 825-500

Felix Wharton
Assistant General Manager
Miramar
Phone: (361) 825-5000

Lana Jones
Associate General Manager
Miramar
Phone: (361) 825-5000

Gordon Danchak
Residence Life Coordinator
Momentum Village
Phone: (361) 825-6200

Apefa Cooper
Assistant General Manager
Momentum Village
Phone: (361) 825-6200

Amanda Yarger
Associate General Manager
Momentum Village
Phone: (361) 825-6200

Manuel Vela
General Manager
Islander Housing
Phone: (361) 825-5000

Mission:
Islander Housing promotes holistic student success by providing excellent on-campus housing accommodations, impactful student engagement, and developmental student support.