Tatiyana Ross is originally from Staten Island, New York. She is currently the Residence Hall Director for Barbara McClintock Hall.

From 2023-2026, had the pleasure of serving as the Residence Hall Director for Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall at Cornell. In this role, Tatiyana supported first-year students as they transitioned into college life—whether through one-on-one conversations, weekly community programming, or collaborating with RBG’s amazing Student Leader Team to meet the evolving needs of the residents. 

Before coming to Cornell, Tatiyana earned her Masters of Teacher Education in Student Affairs and Higher Education from University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG). During graduate school, she wore many hats—Social Justice Education and Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Outreach and Advocacy, and a marketing relations liaison for Chi Sigma Alpha —all of which deepened her passion for student support and development.  

Outside of work, Tatiyana enjoys listening to true crime content (e.g., podcasts, documentaries, books, etc.), baking, painting, fashion, and exploring new music. If you see her around campus, feel free to say hi—Tatiyana is always up for a good conversation!