ONL Team
Office of Neighborhood Life’s goal is that our students take responsibility for fostering good relationships with the permanent residents in their neighborhoods. ONL staff helps students learn the importance of conduct and courtesy in a residential community.
Gwendolyn Coleman
Director
Contact Information: gc789@georgetown.edu | 202.687.0364
Degrees: MS Biophysics & Physiology from Georgetown University; MPS Higher Education Administration from Georgetown University; BS Biology and Biological Sciences from Virginia Tech
Jared Belcher
Assistant Director
Contact Information: jared.belcher@georgetown.edu | 202.687.3428
Degrees: Ed.M Higher Education and Student Affairs from University at Buffalo; BA Psychology from Eastern Washington University
Jared joined the Office of Neighborhood life as the Assistant Director in August 2024 where he oversees the SNAP team, monitors ONL’s trash program, and manages the day to day operations for the office. He is excited to apply his experience as a higher education professional within residence life to the Neighborhood experience. Jared is passionate about student success, lifelong learning, and fostering environments that help others thrive. Outside of work, Jared enjoys nature, tabletop games, soccer, and intentionally getting lost.
Laré Word
Community Director, Burleith & Foxhall
Contact Information: lw867@georgetown.edu | 202.687.1320
Degree: BA Multimedia Journalism from Virginia Tech
Laré joined the Office of Neighborhood Life in Fall 2022 as the Community Director for Burleith and Foxhall. Laré obtained her BA in Multimedia Journalism with a Minor in Cinema from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!). After working in the Film and Broadcasting industry, she made the transition to Higher Ed with an interest in community building and programming. Outside of work, Laré enjoys video games, photography, movies and spending time with family, friends and her dog Roxie.
Corey Ballance, Jr.
Community Director, West Georgetown
Contact Information: cb1933@georgetown.edu | 202.687.1320
Degree: BS in Information and Computer Technology from East Carolina University
Corey Ballance, Jr., a North Carolina native, joined the Office of Neighborhood Life in September 2024. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Information and Computer Technology from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!) and is currently pursuing a master’s in Higher Education Administration. In his free time, Corey enjoys binge-watching shows, reading, singing, and spending time with friends.
David Fleury
Program Coordinator
Contact Information: df758@georgetown.edu | 202.687.5138
Degree: BS in Sports and Rec Management from James Madison University
David started as the Program Coordinator with the Office of Neighborhood Life in the Spring of 2022 where he grows relationships with fellow Hoya students and Neighbors alike in the community. In May 2021, David completed his degree from James Madison University (Go Dukes!) in S&R Management and is planning on continuing his education with Georgetown in the future. In his free time, David loves to play on his drum set, frequent the soccer field, and overall be with friends.