Meet the Team

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David Ferguson, MDiv, MAEd

David Ferguson (he, him, his) previously worked at five institutions and interned at five others in student affairs, supporting residential life, religious life, fraternity and sorority life, and student activities. He completed a master of divinity at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, a master of arts in higher education administration at Ball State University, and a bachelor of arts in Theology at Wheaton College, IL. David studied abroad in Israel and has interests in education, religion, architecture, politics, and the arts. As a student he was involved in student government, musical performance, publications, and athletics.

Fun Fact: David has visited over 400 colleges and universities.

David reports to the dean of students and supervises two assistant directors of student activities and the director of Residence Life and Housing, in addition to managing the Bertelsmann Campus Center. He oversees student organizations, campus involvement, student managed spaces, the Bertelsmann Campus Center, and Residence Life. David advises the Bard Student Government (BSG) and the Student Resource Group (SRG), helps manage conduct concerns, coordinates the orientation experience for incoming students, and serves on a variety of College committees.

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Marissa Theriault, MSEd

Marissa Theriault (she, her, hers) has previously worked at two other institutions where she specialized in student activities, student center operations, and orientation. In addition, she has held positions within the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) and the Association for College Unions International (ACUI) conference planning committees. She holds a master of science in student development in higher education from Central Connecticut State University and a bachelor of business administration in marketing from Western Connecticut State University. She is originally from Connecticut and moved to New York in 2019. She discovered her love of student activities as an undergraduate student when she joined her college’s programming board, and has carried on that passion to this day. Some of Marissa’s personal passions and interests include LGBTQIA+ topics, advocacy, and animals.

Fun Fact: Marissa has met several celebrities, including Paula Abdul, Bernie Sanders, and two out of the four Impractical Jokers!

Marissa reports to the director of student activities and the Bertelsmann Campus Center and supervises the OSA programming and marketing interns and the OSA event staff. Marissa advises the Student Activities Board and oversees events coordinated by the office, including Spring Fling and activities during Language & Thinking. She has responsibility for publicity and social media.

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Richanna Lindo, MSS

Richanna Lindo (she, her, hers) comes to Bard College after working in higher education in athletic management and administration at several community colleges and four-year institutions in Florida, Michigan, and New York. She has worked closely with students as director and assistant director of athletics and assistant coach positions in women’s volleyball. Richanna received her bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees from Pfeiffer University, NC, in sports management and business administration, respectively. Her master of sport science degree in sports management comes from the United States Sports Academy (AL) with an emphasis in NCAA compliance. Lindo is a proud native of the US Virgin Islands.

Fun Fact: Guinness World Record holding participant. (Largest Attendance at a Basketball Game)

Richanna reports to the director of student activities and the Bertelsmann Campus Center and supervises the OSA office managers and the OSA Welcome Desk staff. Richanna oversees the club registration and budget processes and works with Student Government. She is responsible for operations and reservations at the Bertelsmann Campus Center.