Meet the 2026 Cuarto RDs

Meet your Cuarto housing staff! Check out their bios below and be sure to say hi if you see them around.

Ramón Ayala

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Napa, CA
Building Assignment: Shasta 2, 3, and Tahoe
Bio: Welcome to UC Davis! I graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Literature and a M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of San Francisco. Outside of work, I enjoy mountain biking, walking my dogs, collecting vintage cards, and spending time with family.

Ife Akinshilo 

Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Building Assignment: Shasta 1 
Bio: Hi there! It's my second year here at UC Davis as a Resident Director and still loving it! In my free time, I enjoy baking, cooking and all things food-related. I also enjoy quiet morning walks and listening to music.