Our Student Leaders

MARIA VILLACRESES VALAREZO, President & Food/Faith Coordinator, mvillacresesvalarezo@albany.edu

My name is Maria Villacreses Valarezo. I am a senior majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Medical Anthropology. I am honored to be the President and Food and Faith Coordinator at Cornerstone. College can be very stressful at times but being part of Cornerstone has meant living many moments full of laughter, happiness, and good company. Cornerstone will always put a smile on your face. As they have done with me since my freshman year at UAlbany and I hope that you will also be part of that.

ISABELLA OKOSO, Vice President & Program Coordinator, iokoso@albany.edu

I'm Isabella Okoso, so hello. Despite living in Yonkers, New York, I am originally from Ghana. At UAlbany, I am majoring in accounting. One of the best decisions I have made was joining Cornerstone as a freshman in my first year at UAlbany. I look forward to welcoming our new family to Cornerstone, which is really a home away from home.

ANGEL HODGE, Secretary & Program Coordinator, ahodge@albany.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Angel Hodge and I am from Poughkeepsie New york. I am your Secretary for the 2024-25 school year. I am a Senior and I double major in Political Science and Homeland Security. Ever since I have joined Cornerstone it has been a place of amazing people and a sense of community. I am looking forward and excited for all the new memories we will make this year and meeting new people as Cornerstone continues to grow. Can’t wait to see everyone.

BRANDEN FORESTAL, Treasurer, bforestal@albany.edu

My name is Branden Forestal. I am a junior, an accounting major, and from New Windsor, New York. I will be your treasurer for the 2024-2025 school year. Cornerstone is a very welcoming community, and a place where you can grow your faith in God and gain some new friends. Hope you guys have a wonderful time here and are able to grow more with God.

ALYSSA ROUCHON, Worship Coordinator & Co- VP, arouchon@albany.edu

My name is Alyssa Rouchon and I am a junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major from Brooklyn,New York. It is an honor to serve as your worship coordinator and co-vice president for the 2024-2025 school year. At Cornerstone you find a community that constantly strives to share the love of God with each person we meet, and I hope it's a home away from home for you as it was for me.

ALIECIA THOMAS, Public Relations & Social Media Manager, atthomas@albany.edu

Hi everyone, my name is Aliecia Thomas, I am from Queens, NY. I am a senior here at UAlbany, with a major in Psychology and minor in Biology. I will be your Public Relations & Social Media Manager for Cornerstone’s 2024-2025 school year. Being a member of Cornerstone has helped me to grow as an individual. I was able to make great connections with many people of all backgrounds, draw closer in my faith, and take part in my community/school more. I don’t regret joining Cornerstone at all. Here you will develop a family for life! I wish to meet & connect with you all.

JEREMIAH ELCOCK, Sound Technician, jelcock@albany.edu

My name is Jeremiah Elcock, and I am a sophomore Religious Studies/Philosophy Major with a minor in Judaic Studies. I will serve as your technology/sound set up person for the 2024-2025 school year. At Cornerstone you will be in an environment of Christians who will strive to work with you to develop your personal relationship with Jesus. In the midst of the storms college will undoubtedly throw at us all, we will always create a warming, familial, and God-fearing environment to the best of our ability.

JARVIS NYANTAKYI, Bible Study Leader, jnyantakyi@albany.edu

My name is Jarvis Nyantakyi, and I am a junior Informatics major from the Bronx, New York. It is an honor to serve as your Bible Study Peer Minister for the 2024-2025 school year. At Cornerstone, we cultivate a community dedicated to sharing God's love with everyone we encounter, and I hope it becomes a home away from home for you, just as it did for me.

CAITLIN HODGE, Community Service Coordinator, chodge-morrison@albany.edu

Hi Everyone My Name is Caitlin Hodge Morrison. I am from Queens, NY. I am a senior here at UAlbany majoring in Business Economics and a minor in Social Welfare. I am the Community Service Coordinator for Cornerstone’s 2024-2025 school year. I am confident that you will quickly feel welcomed and supported by the amazing group of people here. Together, we can grow in our faith and make a positive impact on the world around us.