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Carl Becker House

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Lori Leonard

House Professor Dean

Lori Leonard is a professor and serves as senior associate dean, effective July 1, 2025. She was the inaugural chair in the Department of Global Development at Cornell University.
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Amanda Carreiro

Assistant Dean

Amanda Carreiro is the Assistant Dean of Becker House. A Cornell alumna with a degree in Human Development, she later earned a master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Meredith Collins

Administrative Coordinator

Meredith works as the Administrative Coordinator for Becker House; she manages the House Office where residents and guests can get help with keys, mail, and questions about life in Becker. She loves to give local recommendations about wonderful off-campus experiences and restaurants. 
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Matt Seeber

House Chef

Originally from Bucks County Pennsylvania, Chef Matt began working in kitchens as a teenager. He fell in love with the constantly evolving seasonal ingredients and how to best prepare them. Around the same time, Matt became involved in 4-H where he gained an understanding of how raising livestock and growing food can nurture a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.