Meet the Team

The Office of Student Life is committed to fostering a student-centered and transformative campus life experience. Through our programs and services, the Office of Student Life aims to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation and excellence for all students.

Contact Us

Patrick Fina

Patrick Fina

Director of Student Life
pfina@iit.edu 

Contact me for: Event registrations, event planning, Student Government inquiries, general advising, and any other questions you may have for Student Life.

 

Graham Davis

Graham Davis

Assistant Director of Student Life
gdavis11@iit.edu

Contact me for: Fraternity and sorority life, new organization creation, event registration, Suitable, event planning, questions about the BOG, and general advising
 

 

Sarah Hessasta

Sarah Hessasta

Student Life Coordinator
shessasta@iit.edu 

Contact me for: Finance Board, Student Space Management & Supervision, Trainings, Programming, General Advising
 

 

Kat Hillock

Kat Hillock

Event Coordinator
khillock@iit.edu

Contact me for: Union Board, The Bog & MTCC (Programming), EMS, General Advising
 

 

Rezwan Islam Rifat

Rezwan Islam Rifat

Student Life Liaison
cll@iit.edu

Contact me for: Help navigating or getting on Presence or BuyIt; need help thinking of creative ideas for events? I can do that, too!

 

Anette Volkova

Anette Volkova

Junior Student Life Liaison
cll@iit.edu

Contact me for: Help navigating or getting on Suitable or BuyIt; need help thinking of creative ideas for events? I can do that, too!

 

Values

  • Innovation
    • We are a community of forward thinkers where students are encouraged to discover, create, and innovate no matter how big or small the idea.
  • Collaboration
    • We believe innovation is best powered by shared knowledge. To achieve our goals, we promote teamwork and the distribution of knowledge and resources.
  • Inclusivity
    • We embrace members of our global community and create an environment rooted in respect, understanding, and equity for all identities.
  • Excellence
    • Through our values of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, we engineer quality work and achieve student success that leaves a legacy on our campus and city.

Diversity Statement

The Office of Student Life seeks to promote an inclusive environment that creates equitable and accessible pathways for all students, while embracing our global communities. We seek to acknowledge and understand the identities held in our community and promote an environment of respect to enhance the student experience.