Student Success Advisors
Roniesha Hardee
Assistant Director of Advising
Center for Student Success
Email: HardeeR@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9222
Office: Main Hall 244
Roniesha Hardee joined the Trinity family in June 2023 as a Student Success Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Africana Studies and Political Science and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction both from University of South Florida. Roniesha is currently pursuing her PhD in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University. Roniesha has a wealth of experience in student centered roles and has a particular interest in advising practices to support students of color. In her role as Assistant Director, Roniesha provides leadership to the team of Student Success Advisors and works in collaboration with the Assistant Director for Financial Success.
Rosa Reyes
Director of the Dream Partnership and Student Success Advisor
Center for Student Success
Email: ReyesRos@trinitydc.edu
Phone: 202-884-9298
Office: Main Hall 248
Rosa earned her MA in Education/School Counseling from George Washington University after completing her BA in Health Services from Trinity’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2021. Rosa is the founder and owner of Just BeWell, where she has provided career counseling services to individuals and developed partnerships with local community organizations, facilitating seamless access for students to essential resources to diminish barriers to career development. Previously, Rosa worked in several resource and programmatic roles with the Latin American Youth Center (LAYC). She also completed counseling internships at Harriet Tubman Elementary School and Roosevelt STAY High School in DC. Rosa will serve as the Student Success Advisor for Dreamer scholars, and will assist with programming and services to support Trinity’s undocumented, DACAmented, and mixed-status students.
Omneya Badr
Student Success Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Center for Student Success
E-mail: BadrO@trinitydc.edu
Phone: 202-884-9248
Office: Main Hall 211
Omneya joined Trinity in January 2024 as a Student Success Advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences. Omneya holds an MBA from the University of Bath, Bath, UK, an Entrepreneurial Business Operations Certificate from The Arts Institute of CA and a BA in Business Administration from The American University in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to joining the Center for Student Success at Trinity, Omneya served as a Senior Academic Advisor at Qatar University in Qatar. She also was Lecturer & Faculty Advisor at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Bahrain.
Diana Franco
Student Success Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Center for Student Success
Email: FrancoD@trinitydc.edu
Phone: 202-884-9204
Office: Main Hall 250
Diana joined the Trinity team in March of 2025. She earned her Master of Education degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Vermont, where she also earned a Certificate of Graduate Study in Resiliency-Based and Trauma-Informed Practices and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Diana has served in various student success roles, having previously worked as a Program Coordinator in Residential Life, a Coordinator for Underrepresented Student Success and Retention, and an Academic Coordinator for TRiO Upward Bound. A native of New York City, Diana is new to the DMV area and is always accepting recommendations for food and fun! Diana is passionate about empowering students to discover their potential and equipping them with the tools they need to navigate their paths with confidence and success.
Briana Williams
Student Success Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Center for Student Success
Email: WilliamsBriana3@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9264
Office: Main Hall 250
Briana Williams joined the Trinity team in January of 2023. She received her B.S. in Communications from the illustrious Bowie State and has always been passionate about forming strong connections and helping individuals reach their goals. With 5+ years of Academic Advising experience at an online university, Briana is excited about the opportunity to support and guide students in a more traditional capacity.
Briana serves as the advisor to our pre-nursing and pre-health profession students in their first and second year. She is instrumental in assisting students navigate the requirements and next steps in the application process for these programs.
Tanzania Fair
Student Success Advisor
DC Cohorts
Center for Student Success
E-mail: FairTa@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9266
Office: Main Hall 250
Tanzania Fair is a proud first-generation college graduate from Detroit, Michigan. She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Michigan State University, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University. She is the Vice President of the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) for the School of Education at Howard University.
With over 13 years of experience working with youth and young adults within the nonprofit sector, she is dedicated to increasing access, equity, and success for marginalized students, especially first-generation students, through coaching, mentorship, and holistic support.
In this role, Tanzania will serve as a Student Success Advisor and develop programming for identified cohorts of students to provide support and mentorship specifically targeting students receiving support and funding specific to students with DC residency.
Raushanah Bullock
Student Success Advisor
Professional and Graduate Programs
Center for Student Success
Email: BullockR@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9564
Office: Main Hall 250
Raushanah joined the Trinity family November 2021 as an advisor for graduate students in the School of Business Studies as well as advising undergraduate business majors in the School of Professional Studies. She is also a two-time Trinity Washington University Graduate! (BA in sociology & MSA in Nonprofit Management- Go Tigers!!!!) Raushanah has more than 6 years of experience in Higher Education and mentoring/ advising adult learners. Supporting mission driven organizations that provide systematic resources for underserved people and their communities is her passion.
Elshaday Messele
Student Success Advisor
School of Professional Studies
Center for Student Success
Email: MesseleE@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9634
Office: Main Hall 250
Elshaday joined Trinity Washington University in June 2025 as a Student Success Advisor for the Professional and Graduate Programs. Elshaday has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Social Science and a Master of Education degree both from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining Trinity Washington University, Elshaday has worked with students in K-12 and Higher Education settings as well as in non-profit youth and family education settings. She also has prior experience working with adult learners and military students in an online university setting. Elshaday is looking forward to guiding and advocating for all students so they can achieve their goals. Elshaday believes learning is an ongoing process and one of her favorite quotes is “I am still learning,” – Michelangelo.
Allison Lakomski, PhD
Student Success Advisor
Undergraduate Education – CAS and SPS
Center for Student Success
E-mail: LakomskiA@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9636
Office: Main Hall 250
Allison Lakomski holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University and a Masters degree in Gender and Cultural Studies from Simmons University. She brings more than five years of experience in academic advising, program coordination, and teaching, most recently serving as an English Instructor and Faculty Advisor at Blue Mountain Community College in Eastern Oregon.
A first-generation college graduate who held jobs in both higher education and the service industry while completing her degrees, Allison is passionate about holistic, equity-driven student support—particularly for nontraditional and underrepresented students balancing work, family, and education.
Cristina Lynch
Assistant Dean
School of Professional and Graduate Studies
Program Director for Trinity at THEARC
Email: lynchcr@trinitydc.edu
Phone: 202-884-9622
Office: Main Hall 301
Cristina Lynch is Director of Trinity at THE ARC, a branch of Trinity within Southeast D.C. Throughout her professional career, she has been an avid student advocate whose motto is “Building Futures Today.” As director, she is responsible for assisting adult students successfully complete an Associate’s Degree in General Studies as well as seamlessly transition to the main campus. Mrs. Lynch possesses a Bachelor’s of Science in Systems Organizations Management and a Master’s of Art in Community Agency Counseling from Hampton University. In addition to being a Hampton graduate, she comes to Trinity from Hampton University where she served for 17 years combined in various capacities such as Director of Upward Bound, Director of the Annual Fund, and Director of the Student Success Center.
Sarah Trippensee
Assistant Dean of NHP and Academic Advisor
Nursing and Health Professions
Email: TrippenseeS@trinitydc.edu
Phone: (202) 884-9684
Office: Payden Academic Center 219
Ms. Trippensee provides pre-professional phase academic advising services to students pursuing baccalaureate degrees in nursing and occupational therapy assistants. She meets with students about curriculum plans, academic progression, and she supports faculty in their academic advising roles. She serves as the Test of Essential Academic Skills coordinator and as the liaison to the Admission staff for undergraduate NHP degree programs. Sarah assists the dean and associate dean with data analysis associated with academic records