Residential Life MSW Interns

Binghamton Residential Life offers private case management services right in our communities. Our staff of interns from the University's Master of Social Work (MSW) program are here to help our residents with life on campus, supporting their transition to young adulthood by providing assistance with social, behavioral, emotional and academic concerns.

The MSW intern program is a private, not confidential, resource for students. MSW interns may be obligated to report information to the University's Title IX coordinator.

MSW interns help by:

Meeting with students in distress or in need of assistance
Providing a safe, private and accepting space for students to discuss their needs or concerns
Assisting residents with resolving roommate issues or interpersonal conflicts
Helping students build healthy boundaries and relationships with others
Building connections for on-campus students to help them with a sense of community at Binghamton University
Conducting wellness checks on residents who may need some additional support or be struggling with self-harm, mental health concerns or concerns for safety and wellbeing
Implementing ATOD referrals to provide an educational opportunity for students who may be struggling with alcohol or substance use
Helping students understand the resources and support on campus and to connect with those resources
Partnering with Residential Life student and professional staff to better support our students

We work with a new group of MSW interns each year.

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Meet our new fall 2023 interns

Dakota Racan she/her CIW Cayuga 107 607-777-7455 dracan1@binghamton.edu Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.	I wanted to go into social work after speaking with a family friend of mine who is currently a social worker supporting individuals medically affected years later from being at ground zero on 9/11. She opened my eyes to the benefits of supporting others in their times of need, and how social workers can empower individuals to work through difficulties and navigate life in their own way. I am excited to become a member of the Bing Res Life MSW Program because I want to connect and create supportive environments for students, provide resource information, help students feel included in the Binghamton University community and partner with groups on campus!
Frank Abbott he/him Newing and Dickinson Rafuse 125 607-777-5417 fabbott1@binghamton.edu Hours: Thursdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.	I am passionate about social work after experiencing the first-hand effects of trauma and loss. I look forward to offering a helping hand and listening ear for anyone who needs help! I am excited to be part of the Bing Res Life MSW Program and assist the on-campus students with any challenges that may arise!
Erin Gray she/her Hinman and Mountainview NAR 263 607-777-2045 egray2@binghamton.edu Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.	I want to go into social work because mental health is something that I’m really passionate about and going into the clinical side of social work is my goal. I am super excited to be working with Residential Life this year to better serve the campus community as I myself also lived on campus! I can’t wait to meet all of you and help you feel more at home at Binghamton.
Hope Mauceri she/her CIW Cayuga 105 607-777-4629 hmauceri@binghamton.edu Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.	I am pursuing social work because I want to be able to provide care and resources to people to help them create a stable and healthy foundation for themselves, and hopefully support them in their journey to a more positive life. I am excited to be in the Bing Res Life MSW program because it provides me with the opportunity to support college students, like myself, with their journey over their next few years.
Louise Henley she/her All communities Cayuga 109 607-777-7452 lhenley1@binghamton.edu Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.	Social Work is my passion, and I’m excited to be a part of the Res Life MSW program. Together — through empowerment, empathy and advocacy —we will navigate a way through your challenges.
Emma Trumino she/her Dickinson O’Connor 121 607-777-7335 etrumino@binghamton.edu Hours: Mondays 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 8:30–3:30 p.m.	I am going into the field of social work because it provides an opportunity to help and develop relationships with people everyday. As an intern with Binghamton Res Life, I hope to connect with students and become someone they can always turn to throughout their college careers. I am very excited to get to know many different students and support them whenever needed, while also helping them grow and succeed!
Gabrielle Tirsun (Gabby) she/her Mountainview Appalachian 101E 607-777-7659 gtirsun1@binghamton.edu Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m.	I decided to go into Social Work because I wanted to enter a field that’s main goal was to help people. I am so excited to be a part of Binghamton’s Residential Life MSW program because I really want to be able to help students feel comfortable at Binghamton. I want to be someone they can reach out to with anything they need, and a friendly face around the Apartments Community.
Leia Dieterich she/her Newing Endicott 127 607-777-5247 ldieter1@binghamton.edu Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.	I wanted to go into social work because of my compassion for others, and to also use my own experiences to help make a difference! I am also excited to be a part of the Bing Res Life MSW Program this year because I used to live on campus during my time in undergrad! I want to use my experience from living on campus, as well as attending Binghamton, to help connect with students and provide any support they may need! :)
Kezia Johnson she/her Hinman NAR 264 607-777-7458 kjohns72@binghamton.edu Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.	I decided to pursue social work because I wanted to work in a field in which I could work with and for people in need of support. I am a people person and I love talking and listening to others, and hope to use my skills and interests to be a resource for the populations I serve. I am so excited to be a part of the Bing Res Life MSW program because I think it will be an amazing opportunity to work with students and exercise the skills and knowledge I obtain from the MSW program. I am really looking forward to working with Binghamton students to ensure that they have a caring and supportive environment within their community, and I hope to lend a smile and an ear to anyone who needs it!
Renee Martinez she/her Apartments Susquehanna Choconut 101K 607-777-3674 rmarti15@binghamton.edu Hours: Wednesdays 10 a.m.–6:15 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.	Hi, my name is Renee! I am originally from the Bronx, but I started my undergraduate here back in 2015 (shoutout to BEP ‘15!). Coming from where I come from has driven me to pursue a dual degree masters in social work and public administration to facilitate real change. I’ve been at Binghamton for quite some time and I know campus resources like that back of my hand – so I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and offering my support as a resource to those who need it!