Lisa Monson

We have have been here for almost four years while my husband has been working on a PhD in Chemistry.  We have lived in the University Village for two of those years and feel that this is definitely the place to be.  I am at home with my two children who will be 4 and 2 in March.

My interests are camping, hiking, snorkeling, and most outdoor activities.  I also like crafts such as scrapbooking, sewing, needle work, and recently, knitting (still working on that first project!).

I enjoy serving on the VRA Board.  I especially like helping with activities that give me an opportunity to meet the children in the Village.  They are such a fun group that their enthusiasm is contagious.

Koko Mulder

I am an undergraduate in Sociology in my Junior year at UC, and a mother of two daughters, ages eight and ten. My girls attend Ocean View Elementary, and I’ve lived in Albany and Berkeley on and off for thirty years. We are relatively new to the Village, and I am very excited about the unique international community here, and the possibilities that offers.

I enjoy old movies and games, and particularly enjoy planning and participating in the different recreational events held for Village families. I’d love to hear suggestions from residents!

Ginelle Perez

I am an undergraduate student parent, majoring in Social Welfare. I have lived in the Village for almost 3 years now with my husband and 6 year old daughter.

As a VRA board member and the President of the Student Parent Association for Recruitment and Retention (SPARR) on campus, I am specifically interested in creating awareness, support services, and advocacy for the small student parent undergraduate population.

Joseph Scalice

I am a second year Ph.D. student in the department of South and Southeast Asian Studies. I study Philippine history.

My wife, Blanche, is also a student. She is studying nursing. We have three children, who are 10 years old, 6 years old and 8 weeks old.

I completed my undergraduate education at UC Berkeley. My family and I have been living in the Village for four and a half years.

Maile Urbancic, Secretary/Treasurer

As the VRA Secretary/Treasurer, I am responsible for the operational details behind the VRA. My husband, 3-year-old daughter, and I have lived in the Village for two years.

My personal interests involve creating economic opportunities for residents and increasing the availability of information about the Village to residents.

I am always happy to hear from Village residents! Just email me with a comment, suggestion, or question at vra@berkeley.edu.