Dr. Scott Rausch serves as the Senior Director of Residence Life and the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life on the Atlanta campus of Emory University. In this role he oversees all of the programmatic and educative efforts for Emory’s over 4,400 residential students. In addition to serving residential students Scott also has passions in retention/persistence work, organizational development, and change theory.

Prior to Emory, Scott worked in similar roles at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN), Acadia University (Wolfville, Nova Scotia), and the University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA). He is a proud alum of Indiana University, Sacred Heart University, and Vanderbilt University.

In his spare time, Scott enjoys running, reading, watching basketball, and spending time with his wonderful wife Megan and amazing daughter Cailinn.

Birmingham, Alabama native Nicole Jackson with a decade of higher education experience in student affairs. Nicole has served college students in the area of mental health, crisis response, and student leadership. Currently Nicole serves as the Interim Director of Sorority and Fraternity Life at Emory University, where she combines her passion for stategy and leadership to enhance the sorority and fraternity community.

Before joining Emory's team, Nicole spent nearly six years at the University of Alabama where she helped oversee the largest fraternity and sorority community in the nation. While at UA, Nicole created an impeccable record of pushing students to excel beyond the standards they have set.

Nicole holds a Bachelor of Science from Alabama State University, a Master of Education from Auburn University Montgomery, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Emory University. Nicole believes that when done right, the fraternity and sorority experience is one that can enhance a student's trajectory into adulthood and provide a positive impact to our communities.

Josh began at Emory University in the Summer of 2017. He obtained his Masters of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University where he served as the Graduate Assistant in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and a Resident Community Advisor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Prior to that, Josh worked at Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Headquarters as an Educational Leadership Consultant and Senior Educational Leadership Consultant. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Josh completed his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Josh is a proud member and active alumni volunteer for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

Within his role, Josh directly supervises the professional staff members who oversee the sorority lodges and fraternity houses, as well as advising for all four councils that make up the sorority and fraternity community at Emory.

In his spare time, Josh enjoys physical fitness (weightlifting, rock climbing, and running), listening to audio books, and playing video games.

Huong Truong began at Emory University in July 2020. She obtained a Master of Education in Student Affairs Leadership in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia. At MU, she served as the graduate assistant in the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life advising Greek Allies and Greek Week while facilitating the Rising Greek Leaders and Safe Space Training programs. She is a proud member and active alumna of Alpha Phi Gamma National Sorority, Inc.

In her free time, she enjoys photography, savoring new foods at local eateries, and reading the New York Times.

Madi Heerdt comes to Emory University from Salem State University, where she obtained her Masters in Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs. During her time at Salem State University, she worked closely with the University of New Hampshire and their fraternity and sorority life community. At the University of New Hampshire, she served as the Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life, co-advising their Panhellenic Council and Order of Omega Honors Society, as well as serving as a House Director for Phi Sigma Sigma. She is a proud and active alumna of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. 

In her free time, Madi enjoys reading, trying out new baking recipes, and catching up on new shows. 

Prior to coming to Emory, Nichelle received a B.A in Music from Agnes Scott College in 2004. She began her service at Emory University in summer 2008. Prior to joining the team in Sorority and Fraternity Life, she has provided administrative support to other offices within Campus Life, including Civic & Community Engagement, Student Conduct, and Campus Life Central. 

Ty’Reanna Harris comes to Emory University from Bethune-Cookman University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and graduated Magna Cum Laude. During her time at Bethune-Cookman University, Ty’Reanna served as a work study student in several offices which includes Undergraduate Studies, Finical Aid, and Residence Life. Most known for the work she has done working the Department of Student Affairs, Ty’Reanna had the privilege of being a Chapel Assistant and Student Ambassador. Ty’Reanna is originally from Jacksonville, FL. Ty’Reanna is currently a M.Div. Student at Candler School of Theology. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.