Meet The Staff

Ana Perez – Property Manager

Ana is the Property Manager at Pres House Apartments, where she oversees daily operations and supports a welcoming, community-centered living environment. With nearly six years of experience in housing and resident relations, she brings a strong background in property management, problem-solving, and resident support.

Ana values building genuine connections with residents and works to ensure they feel comfortable, respected, and at home. She is committed to maintaining a well-run community while contributing to the supportive and engaging atmosphere that defines Pres House. Outside of work, Ana enjoys staying active, spending time with her husband, and relaxing with their cat and dog.
Ana has an open-door policy and encourages residents to stop by and say hello any time! Email Ana (anap@rentfmi.com) or visit her office on the PH Apartments main floor (Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm).

Manato Jansen – Director of Residential Community

Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Manato now calls Wisconsin home after his studies in West Michigan and Boston. He served as an interfaith chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, MIT, Emerson College. He has a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, and was ordained as an American Baptist (ABCUSA) minister in 2022. Manato also served in ministry at Old Cambridge Baptist Church, and in residential life leadership at Harvard University as a dorm proctor for first-year students. In his spare time, Manato enjoys diving into all things cartography, training for his half-marathon, kayaking, and many daily dog walks. Outside of his work at Pres House, Manato serves in ministry at Holy Wisdom Monastery in Middleton, WI.

If you have questions about CEO, FACETS, WEBELONG, Future Focus scholarships, and general building-wide events and community life, reach out to Manato! Manato is also available to facilitate roommate agreements and support residents through conflict.

Manato’s office is on the 2nd floor (end of the hall). You can reach him at manato@preshouse.org or schedule a time to meet at cal.com/manato.

Allyson Mills – Coordinator of Residential Programs

A graduate of UW-Madison, Allyson understands that college can be one of the most exciting and difficult times in one’s life, and how important it is to have a community to lean on while navigating young adulthood. Originally from Milwaukee, Allyson earned her B.A. in English and Voice Performance at UW in 2023, and a M.S. in Environmental Studies in 2025. She has been engaged in the Pres House community as a student for since 2019. Now, she is excited to support residents’ growth and wellbeing through meaningful programming and mentorship!

With interests in mental health, personal development, and community flourishing, Allyson comes to Pres House Apartments having held various student support and outreach roles on campus. She has worked at UW as a first-year seminar facilitator and peer mentor in Chadbourne Residential College, as an International Student Services Engagement Intern, and as an instructor for three UW courses. She also served as a 2023 Interfaith Fellow and a GSCC peer mentor. She finds joy serving in spaces where students can be their full, authentic selves and thrive in community with peers. Outside of work, Allyson enjoys making art, exploring the outdoors, trying new types of dance, and singing.

Allyson leads the Micro-Community and Scholars programs, co-facilitates the CEO program, and she is available to any resident living at Pres House Apartments. Email Allyson to set up a time to talk (allyson@preshouse.org) or swing by her office (6th floor, end of the hall).

Mary Lopez – Chef

Mary grew up traveling the U.S., but put down roots in Madison after school. When she’s not at Pres House, you can find her cooking up a storm at at Harvey House! 

Her cuisine is influenced by chefs from all over the world, and translated through local eating trends. She loves a challenge, so cooking for people with dietary restrictions has become a specialty of hers. Come say hi during our monthly dinners! Mary also takes food suggestions from residents. Have a dish you’d like to see at Community Dinner? Share your ideas in the suggestion box in the lobby!
You can contact Chef Mary at chefmary@preshouse.org. She loves hearing from residents and food requests you might have!

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PH Apartments
439 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI 53703

Phone: (608) 819-4663

Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am – 5pm

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