Meet the Staff
We are here to help make USF your new home.
The Student Housing Staff is committed to providing the support you need to make your transition to on-campus living successful. If you have questions or would like further information, please feel free to contact us at the email addresses listed below.
Looking for our residence hall/building staff directory? Visit the Office of Community Living website.
Torry Brouillard-Bruce - Senior Director of Student Housing
Email: tbrouillard@usfca.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Responsibilities:
- Overall department leadership
B.A.Ed in Elementary Education, Eastern Washington University
M.Ed. Adult in Higher Education, Montana State University
Deidre Smith - Associate Director, Operations and Facilities
Email: smithd@usfca.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Responsibilities:
- Residence Hall Facilities Liaison
- Oversight of Residence Hall Front Desk Operations
- Summer Conference (Guest) Housing
Education: BA & MA, University of San Francisco
CANDACE TORREY - ASSOCIATE Director for HOUSING ADMINISTRATION
Email: ctorrey@usfca.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education: MA, Higher Education Leadership, University of San Diego
BA, Communication Studies, University of San Diego
Responsibilities:
- Manages the housing and billing software StarRez
- Manages all aspects of occupancy management
- Oversees the assignments team
Nicole Garcia - Senior Housing Assignments Coordinator
Email: cngarcia@usfca.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Responsibilities:
- Housing assignments, cancellations, and room changes
- Meal plan assignments, cancellations, and inquiries
- Housing Assignments and meal plans for summer school
Education: BA, Business, University of San Francisco
mario gonzalez - Housing Assignments Coordinator
Email: mario.gonzalez@usfca.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Responsibilities:
- Housing assignments, cancellations, and room changes
- Meal plan assignments, cancellations, and inquiries
- Housing Assignments and meal plans for summer school
Education: MA, Organization and Leadership, University of San Francisco
BA, Language Studies and Education, University of California, Santa Cruz
Kenyada Brandford - MANAGER OF FRONT DESK AND SERVICE OPERATIONS
Email: kfbrandford@usfca.edu
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Favorite Snack: Hershey’s Kisses
Perfect Saturday: Catching up on sleep and then making my way to one of my favorite brunch places.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean Series
Gabriela Ruelas - RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER (ROM)
Email: glanayaruelas@dons.usfca.edu
Pronouns: She, Her, Ella
Favorite snack: Almonds and Veggie Chips
Perfect Saturday: It can go one of two ways: spending time alone, cleaning, going for a walk and reading at the park or exploring new places with friends.
Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA
Favorite Movie: At the moment Black Widow