Position Description

The President of RHA serves as the voice of the organization by serving on committees throughout campus life and working with campus partners. He or she presides over the General Assembly which is made up of six representatives from each of the eight halls. In addition the president serves as the chief executive officer of the organization.

About Cindy

Cindy is a sophomore in the School of International Service majoring in International Studies. She's also considering a double major in the Kogod School of Business and a minor in literature. Although she currently resides in Malvern, Pennsylvania, she originally grew up and graduated from a high school in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Cindy began her involvement with RHA her freshman year where she served as the VP of Finance for Hughes Hall Council thus igniting a passion for making AU's residence halls more than just a “dorm” but a home for all residents. Outside of RHA, Cindy gives tours for the university as an AU Ambassador, tutors for the DC Reads program, and plays volleyball for AU's club team. In her free time, she thoroughly enjoys watching films, spending time with friends, and eating mashed potatoes.

Position Description

The Vice President of Finance and Administration acts as chief financial officer of all financial committees and events. They formulate and monitor the financial policies and budgets of the Residence Hall Association. In addition to policing the budget, the Vice President of Finance and Administration is in charge of planning all RHA fundraisers such as the On Campus Marketing Care Packages and Poster Sale. Also, in conjunction with the other Executive Board members, the Vice President of Finance and Administration aids in the clerical duties of RHA.

Position Description

The Vice President of Advocacy and Community Coordination is charged with ensuring the proper operation of the Hall Councils, spearheading the organization’s advocacy efforts, as well as overseeing the organization’s leadership development component – the R.E.A.L Leadership event series.

About Kate

Kate is a sophomore from Hollister, California. She grew up working on her family ranch and riding horses, but came to DC because she loves to travel and wanted to pursue her interest in all things international. She originally hated AU when she toured during Snowpacalypse, but has since come to love AU and the DC weather. Kate accidentally became involved in RHA when she threw a kick-off Tea Party for her floor during welcome week. She is a longtime resident of Leonard Hall, where she and roommate-for-life Nicole regularly use their room as a second lounge for the floor. She loves trying new restaurants in DC, being outdoors, and shoes, and hates politics. Kate is studying International Relations with a minor in Finance, and hopes to study abroad in South America next year. Her advice for incoming freshmen: "Try a little bit of everything and go to an equal number of on and off campus events. Also, really bond with the people on your floor because they become your new family and your best support system."

Position Description

The Vice President of Programming acts as a representative to RHA coordinating with other organizations on campus.  He/she also plans on the campus-level to bring quality programming to residents while overseeing and working with Hall Programmers to build inter-hall community.

ABOUT PAIGE

Paige Leong is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in sociology.  She comes from the lovely garden state, New Jersey.  Her freshman year, Paige served on the Hughes Hall Council as the Vice President of Programming.  She really enjoys programming and is very excited for the year.  Fun fact:  her favorite color is purple and she loves chocolate.

Position Description

The National Communications Coordinator maintains communication between American University’s RHA and NACURH.  The NCC does this by managing the school’s affiliation, relaying information between NACURH and RHA, choosing delegations to go to conferences and acting as a liaison between the executive board and NACURH.  The NCC also prepares the bids and awards to submit to the regional level and serves as RHA’s vote in conferences.

Position Description 

The Chief of Staff for the Residence Hall Association is responsible for office management, communication between Hall Councils and the RHA executive board, accurate minute keeping of RHA General Meetings, and assisting the President.  Additionally, the Chief of Staff chairs the Administrative Board of the Residence Hall Association.

About Brian

Brian is a Junior physics major in the College of Arts and Sciences.  He is from Baltimore, Maryland and is currently an RA in Centennial Hall.  He began his RHA career as a floor representative in Anderson Hall, then became the Hall VP of Advocacy, and now serves as the Executive Board's Chief of Staff.  He likes to cook and thinks the internet is "pretty neat-o."