The following candidates have applied to run in the FY26 RHA Executive Board elections. Primary positions indicate the position that each candidate will initially run for; secondary positions represent “bid-down” positions that each candidate may run for, should they lose the election for their primary position of interest.
Sterling Payton
Primary Position: Director of Finance
Secondary Position: None
John Yang
Primary Position: Director of Finance
Secondary Position: Director of Programming
Hope Franke
Primary Position: Director of Programming
Secondary Position: None
Miguel Angel Aronátegui González
Primary Position: Director of Programming
Secondary Position: None
Kayla Vallere
Primary Position: Director of Programming
Secondary Position: None
C. Rix Lawler
Primary Position: Director of Programming
Secondary Position: None
Learn More About the Candidates
Below, you’ll find each candidate’s answers to a series of questions related to their experience and platform, along with copies of candidates’ resumes.
Sterling Payton
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Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
I have served as the DOF on the executive board for the past year which has been an incredible personal and professional experience. I value the personal relationships I made throughout my time, as well as the impact I was able to make on events throughout campus. From financially advising other officers to expressing opinions on decisions, I have loved my time on the board and hope for another great year!
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
On the Executive Board, we prioritize our health, family, and school above everything else. Immediately after that, however, we are expected to focus on RHA, including holding office hours, attending meetings and events, and taking care of any positional tasks which come up. Aside from these four commitments, the only other extracurricular obligation I have is to band. While it is a major time commitment, I have had a year of experience balancing the two activities by effectively communicating with all parties involved, and I will continue to prioritize my obligations so that I achieve everything this position requires as I have done for the last year.
Director of Finance
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
My primary relevant prior experience is my incumbency. Serving in this position for the last year has prepared me more thoroughly than any other organization or position I have been in previously, not only from a financial perspective but also a leadership perspective. Quantitatively, in this role I have been the primary advisor and distributor of a budget of $127,000. From uber rides to plane tickets, LC food to GT Catering, local bands to disney movies, and so, so much more, I have ensured vendors and residents get their funds. In addition, I have signed off on every Hall Council and LC EAF. I have loved my position in this role, and a year of learning and ensuring things run smoothly has prepared me for another year where I can not only maintain our accounts, but develop tools to improve accounting and distribution. Specifically on that note, a problem I have noticed throughout my time is the discrepancies between P-Card Purchases, Invoices, and Reimbursements. Each of these has a process to handle charges, each with varying levels of interaction with the DOF. For example, reimbursements are handled almost solely by the DOF until they are sent to Housing, leading to very little room for error as long as I do my job. However, invoices are received by the DOF and recorded in the budget tracker and invoice spreadsheet, but mostly processed by the advisor, meaning there is less interaction between leaving this role and fund distribution. Finally, P-Card purchases require zero interaction with the DOF, meaning that unless explicitly recorded by the advisor, they are difficult to track and record. Throughout this year, I have become well versed in reimbursement and invoice procedures. However, regarding P-Card purchases, I have worked with the advisor to develop tools to allow for direct communication between the roles and help with accurate accounting, and given another year, I hope to standardize it and ensure all future DOFs can benefit. Chronologically, one of the first responsibilities of the DOF is to organize our budget into accounts which will determine their use for the rest of the year. This is important and determines what RHA can achieve, and my year of experience has given me insight to make well informed decisions for the next year. At the start of the year, I reviewed previous years’ budgets and went from there, but at the same time introduced new accounts which seemed important. In hindsight these decisions actually proved to serve RHA very well, though there was still a level of guesswork involved. After seeing a year of RHA spending and between which accounts funds were transferred, I am in a position to make much more informed decisions for RHA going forward, as well as record my experiences for future DOFs. Another early responsibility of the DOF is to assign account numbers to Hall Councils and create budget trackers for them. This is the main problem I encountered in my tenure as the DOF. While I assigned numbers to each council, I was unaware that the DOA required these numbers to handle updates such as in the docusign and power automate, meaning there was a discrepancy in the numbers for the first few weeks of last semester. This led to a backlog in EAFs and issues regarding resident reimbursements which had to be handled individually. However, due to that, I have learned more about the role and am in a position to assist the DOA to ensure all systems are working as needed. While this is the most impactful issue I had to overcome, smaller situations throughout my tenure have given me an all around improved understanding of the role which can only be gained through experience, and would all contribute to a smooth next term. Aside from DOF specific duties, my experience has also prepared me simply to be an effective member of the Executive Board and Branch. From the first Executive Board Retreat we had, I have striven to be an active member in discussion, from brainstorming ideas to proposing solutions and everything in between. I have been able to work with the Exec Board, the advisor, and greater housing management, and this has prepared me to do the same – especially since including me, we will retain half of the executive board. I already have an established relationship with Ethan and Nathan and we have experience working through issues which arise, and we have developed a good system of communication to ensure RHA runs smoothly. Additionally, I have trained the Auditor, and chaired the Finance Oversight Committee. While the committee has been somewhat underutilized since this is its first year, my experience this year will help me delegate responsibilities to the next Committee and ensure that going forward, it is an effective part of RHA. To cover non-RHA experience as well, I will somewhat reiterate my answer to this question from last year, starting with my interest in finance. For over half a decade, my mom has served as a City Commissioner of my hometown, and throughout her time, we have had in depth discussions about policy, government, and especially finances. This is what prompted me to run for the Third Street Finance Coordinator my freshman year, which introduced me to RHA. As a Finance Coordinator, I had a year of experience brainstorming, planning and hosting smaller-scale events, and managing our significantly smaller budget, which I continued to do on a larger scale as the DOF. Overall, I cannot overstate how many facets of this position are simply learned through experience, and how my experience in the role has given me the most relevant experience of any candidate going for this role, as well as the greatest understanding for what the future of this role can be. I simply hope for the opportunity to serve as the DOF for another year to ensure RHA and, by extent, every resident on campus gets the most out of this role possible.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
My main interest in the position of DOF is my ongoing year of experience in the role. I have enjoyed my experience ensuring I fulfill all duties required by the position and have found multiple areas for improvement. Based on my experience, I believe I am the best candidate not only to serve as next year’s DOF but to improve the position and leave a lasting impact on the position as a whole.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
As the next DOF, I will be a dedicated member of the Executive Board. My interest in this position stems from a genuine passion not only for financial management, but for RHA as an organization as it allows me to make a meaningful impact on campus. As someone who understands the importance of effective financial management, I am invested in continuing the success and sustainability of the RHA, and I will continue to dedicate my time and effort to achieve this. Additionally, I will remain a valuable follower and leader on the team as needed. My experience in leadership extends back years, from leading service organizations and fundraisers to improve a community, to leading groups of peers as a Section Leader in band, and my participation as a follower extends for years before each of those. Throughout the last year, I have demonstrated an ability to listen to peers, take input, direct others, and anything else I need to do to be an effective team member. Furthermore, my track record of community involvement and event organization displays my dedication to making a positive difference, which I will maintain in RHA. I will be an active member in organization events, whether participating in, planning, or preparing events, and I will strive to make these events as impactful as possible with enthusiasm and determination. In assuming the responsibilities of the Director of Finance, I will work to improve the RHA in any way I can.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
Aside from things I have previously mentioned in this application, one thing I hope to improve in RHA is our outreach, especially within other campus organizations. From a funding structure, we are very similar to SGA, and we are the second largest student organization on campus, though who we are and what we do is not widely known. While this is generally something the DOC would focus on, I believe by working alongside her, I can assist in spreading the word about RHA through my contacts in band, many of whom are student leaders themselves.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
While I don’t want to overstep my position and do the DOC’s job, my first step to help improve communication throughout RHA is simply to make it a higher priority in Hall Councillor’s lives. As the majority of RHA is made up of you all, you are the most qualified to spread the word about RHA, but to do that, you each need an invested interest in it. The main strategy I have thought of to help with this is regarding HCOTY points. HCOTY exists as a set of accomplishments a Hall Council can strive for, though by really looking at it, most of the tasks would naturally be accomplished by any dedicated Hall Council through simply doing their positional tasks. Overall, it acts as a way to promote competition between Hall Councils and serve as a record of how impactful each one is. However, it is also completely voluntary, meaning that beyond simply winning the HCOTY award at the end of year banquet, there is no driving factor for an indifferent Hall Council to strive for. On that note, I plan to propose a monetary incentive for Hall Councils who gain many HCOTY points. My initial thought is an initial dollar amount per HCOTY each Hall Council gains – perhaps $4, meaning each 5 point task gains a Hall $20. While this wouldn’t be a large amount at any one time, throughout a full semester a Hall Council who gains 50 points will gain $200, which is a reasonable amount. However, this doesn’t account for different sized HC budgets – For example, $200 would likely fund a full event as they were held in my time as the Third Street FC, but NAV would likely need much more to fully utilize the funds. Therefore, something could be said for a scaled amount for each point per Hall Council, ensuring that it is worth each member’s time and ensuring equity between Hall Councils. This comes with its own concern, though, regarding how much of the overall budget we want to allocate to this initiative. First comes how many points we expect Hall Councils to achieve, and while we have the past years to look at, we must assume participation will be higher with an incentive. So maybe, instead of dollars per point, we can set an amount of the overall budget we want to dedicate to this initiative and simply split it based on each council’s gained points. If we take this route, however, we must also look at how this will be split up, when to distribute funds to ensure they are actually usable, and more. As we can see, this will be a very interesting implementation. However, by drawing from my experience as the DOF and working with the rest of the Executive Board to make a well thought out decision, I am in a position to ensure this initiative actually gets off the ground in a way that actually benefits all residents.
John Yang
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Education: B.S. in Pure Mathematics, B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Economics
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
I am passionate about hosting events and building community within GT. Currently I am a finance officer for Grad and Fam, but most of my role consists of planning events for residents. At the moment I am working out a program with the GT leadership course. I am also a prototype instructor the invention studio, where I help students and faculty with projects. When I found out about the executive board at RHA, I realized that this was a great opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact at Georgia Tech.
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
Next year I will still be a provisional instructor at the invention studio. My duties will take no more than three hours per week. I may also do some fencing. I’m generally pretty well-organized and do not expect that my extracurriculars will be an obstacle to my work at RHA.
Director of Finance
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in multiple roles that have not only expanded my skill set but also deepened my commitment to building inclusive, well-managed communities. Serving on the hall council for both GLC and Tenth & Home (Grad and Fam) has been an incredible journey. In my role as Finance Officer, I was entrusted with tracking budgets, approving bills and EAFs, and ensuring our financial processes were transparent and efficient. The role required an eye for detail and a commitment to fiscal responsibility—qualities I know are essential for leadership on the RHA executive board. My responsibilities didn’t stop at numbers. Since our community council meetings are held in the GLC activity room, I’ve also collaborated closely with our meetings coordinator to plan and organize gatherings and events. Whether it’s purchasing supplies or fine-tuning event logistics, these experiences taught me the importance of effective communication, timely decision-making, and adaptability. Working behind the scenes to support events has shown me firsthand how a well-organized community can elevate everyone’s experience. I also serve as a PI at the Invention Studio, where my day-to-day tasks include guiding users through their projects, operating a variety of machines, and training prospective PIs. I lead eleven different training sessions—each ranging from 30 to 60 minutes—covering tool groups in our hub, metal, and wood rooms. Currently I am a welding apprentice, where I train people how to weld. Before my time on the hall council and at the Invention Studio, I was the captain and president of Hunter College High School’s economics organization. Leading what was recognized as one of the most successful student-run economics research and competition teams in the country was a transformative experience. I managed an $8,000 budget to organize travel, lodging, and daily expenditures for a 16-member team during competition seasons. Beyond the competition period , I led nearly 100 members through biweekly lectures, guest sessions, and fundraising events. These experiences required juggling various responsibilities—from financial management and event organization to research and public engagement. In both my roles as Finance Officer for Grad and Fam and as a leader in my high school organization, I learned to work closely with advisors and mentors. Their guidance was crucial, especially when clarifying campus policies or troubleshooting complex logistical issues. For example, when I discovered bugs in our budgeting spreadsheets (tools that had been in use long before my tenure), I didn’t hesitate to initiate discussions with our finance director and hall council advisor. Together, we refined the system, ensuring that our financial operations ran smoothly. This experience not only improved our workflow but also taught me that proactive problem-solving and a willingness to seek help when needed are vital to effective leadership.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
If selected for this role, I will bring a mix of leadership experience, problem-solving skills, and strong communication to RHA. One of the biggest challenges I’ve seen—and something I will address—is the delay in communication between hall council officers and the exec board. Too often, there are long waits for responses to important questions about funding, policies, or event approvals, and that slows down progress for everyone. My goal is to be proactive in bridging that gap. I plan to establish clearer channels for communication, whether that’s through regular check-ins, office hours, or a more structured system for tracking and following up on requests. In particular, I plan to implement a group chat between all finance officers. Making sure hall councils get timely responses will help events run more smoothly and ensure that every community has the support it needs. Beyond communication, I bring experience in financial management, event planning, and leadership that will help RHA run efficiently. As a computer science major, I have implemented many automated systems before, particularly with finance. I see opportunities to streamline repetitive tasks like budget tracking, EAF data imputation, and communication workflows. By implementing better tools, we can reduce work, minimize errors, and allow hall councils and execs to focus more on engagement and community-building rather than paperwork. At the same time, I want to help make RHA more engaging by focusing on well-planned, inclusive events. I’ve seen how a thoughtfully designed event—whether a community gathering or a skill-building workshop—can bring people together in meaningful ways. I want to ensure that hall councils have the resources and support to bring their ideas to life and that events reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of our residents.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
If selected for this role, I want to strengthen the social and extracurricular experience within RHA, ensuring that residents have more opportunities to connect, engage, and build lasting memories. A strong residential community is more than just a place to live—it’s a space for people to meet, collaborate, and feel a sense of belonging. My goal is to help hall councils organize more dynamic and inclusive events while streamlining the processes that often slow things down. One of my main priorities is making social events more accessible and engaging. Many great ideas never come to life due to logistical challenges—whether it’s budget approvals, resource allocation, or communication delays. I want to work closely with hall councils to simplify these processes, ensuring that creative, well-planned events are easier to execute. Beyond traditional social gatherings, I also want to expand opportunities for skill-based activities, cultural celebrations, and collaborative projects that bring people together in meaningful ways. Fostering inclusivity is another key focus. As someone who has worked with a diverse range of people—from engineers to international graduate students—I’ve seen how valuable it is to create spaces where everyone feels welcome. I want to encourage events that reflect the interests and backgrounds of all residents, whether through cultural exchanges, themed social nights, or informal meetups that help people find common ground. Additionally, I believe in the power of cross-hall collaboration. Some of the most successful events I’ve attended or organized have been those that brought different communities together. By creating more structured ways for hall councils to co-host events and share resources, we can offer larger, more engaging experiences that foster connections beyond individual residence halls.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
One area I would love to improve in RHA is creating more social events specifically for hall council officers. These students volunteer their time to improve the residential experience, yet much of their role revolves around logistics and planning for others. I want to ensure that they also have opportunities to enjoy their experience, connect with fellow officers, and feel appreciated for their contributions. By organizing dedicated social events—such as retreats, game nights, or informal meetups—RHA can help hall council officers build friendships, share ideas, and collaborate in a more relaxed setting. Strengthening these connections would not only make their roles more enjoyable but also foster a stronger, more unified leadership community. When hall council officers feel engaged and supported, they are more motivated to create impactful experiences for their residents, ultimately benefiting the entire residential community.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
My previous answer is very feasible and to the best of my ability I will implement it should I be elected.
Hope Franke
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Education: B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Minor in Chinese
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
I want to join the RHA Executive Board because I’ve always enjoyed the process of planning events, and my previous experiences have only fueled my enthusiasm for it. I find excitement not only in the execution but also in the opportunity to engage with others, build connections, and create a stronger sense of community. Although my involvement with RHA has been brief, attending Hall Council meetings inspired me to organize more events for residents. Since then, I’ve become a representative for STAMPS Hall Council at Legislative Council meetings. As a resident myself, I want to help make our living spaces more welcoming and enjoyable. Joining the RHA Executive Board would allow me to plan large-scale events that offer a much-needed respite for residents who are balancing demanding academic workloads. I’m eager to contribute to making our campus community a more vibrant and supportive place to live.
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
During my time as Director of Programming, I do not anticipate working anywhere else. I am currently involved with the Reformed University Fellowship and plan to continue attending their weekly meetings. My largest time commitment will be my classes, but I will prioritize RHA after academics. While I also intend to join a professional organization during my term, RHA will remain my primary responsibility. I will be available during the summer, although I will need to help my parents move, which may take a few days. Generally, I don’t plan to take on additional responsibilities until I have a clear understanding of my role in RHA and the time I can allocate to it.
Director of Programming
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
I believe my past experiences in event planning, whether through organizing field trips or executing my own events, have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary for the Director of Programming role with RHA. One of the most formative experiences that has prepared me for this role was planning field trips for North Henry Academy, a small K-12 school. For instance, I organized an overnight field trip to an aquarium, which required careful coordination of logistics, transportation, and activities. This experience taught me how to balance various components such as timing, participant engagement, and safety—skills that will be essential when planning large-scale RHA events. Managing such a trip required attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with both students and adults, ensuring a smooth and successful experience. These are key elements of event planning, whether on a small or large scale, and they are directly transferable to planning programs for RHA. Another significant experience was my solo trip to Malaysia, where I stayed for four months. While abroad, I also planned and executed a short 3-day trip to Thailand with relatives. This experience taught me how to independently manage all aspects of travel, including organizing transportation, booking accommodations, coordinating itineraries, and ensuring cultural sensitivity. As the sole organizer, I was responsible for the entire process, from initial planning to day of execution, and I learned to handle unforeseen challenges that arose along the way. This experience has equipped me with a strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage both expected and unexpected challenges—qualities that are essential when planning events for a large group of people. While I did not plan events at Georgia Southern University, I participated in a wide variety of events, which gave me firsthand experience as an attendee. This allowed me to gain valuable insight into what works well in events and what could be improved. I now understand what attendees expect from events and how to structure activities that will engage them and keep their attention. Additionally, my experience planning Matcha Events for the Hall Council has been instrumental in preparing me for the Director of Programming position. Although the events were on a smaller scale, I coordinated with the Hall Council team to manage logistics, secure supplies, and handle promotion. I was responsible for the overall event execution, ensuring that the activities were engaging and creating a welcoming environment for participants. The intimate nature of these events also taught me the value of building personal connections with attendees, which will be important when organizing future RHA events aimed at bringing people together in a community setting. Taken together, these diverse experiences have provided me with the organizational, logistical, and creative skills needed for event planning. From organizing large-scale field trips to coordinating small, community-building events, I have developed a well-rounded skill set that will help me excel as Director of Programming for RHA.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
I have always enjoyed the process of planning events, and my previous experiences have only increased my enthusiasm for it. I find excitement not only in the execution but also in the opportunity to engage with others and build a sense of community. Through my work with Matcha Events, I have discovered how satisfying it is to see an event come together, especially when it provides residents with an opportunity to connect and engage in a meaningful way. I am drawn to the Director of Programming position because it offers me the chance to create events that foster a strong sense of community among Georgia Tech residents. I am particularly excited about the potential to plan diverse events that can bring together people from different backgrounds, interests, and disciplines. My previous event planning experiences have taught me the importance of creating experiences that are not only well-organized but also engaging and inclusive. I am eager to bring these skills to RHA and contribute to the creation of memorable events that enhance the student experience at Georgia Tech. By creating fun, accessible, and thoughtful programming, I believe I can make a positive impact on campus and help foster a more connected and vibrant community.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
As someone deeply passionate about event planning, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to RHA as the Director of Programming. With a background in planning both large- and small-scale events, I’m confident in my ability to create impactful and memorable experiences for Georgia Tech’s residents. I have developed strong organizational and logistical abilities, a keen sense of creativity, and a collaborative approach to event planning—all of which I will leverage to ensure RHA’s events meet the diverse needs of our student body. 1. Creative and Engaging Event Ideas One of the primary qualities I aim to bring to this role is a dedication to creativity in event programming. I have always enjoyed designing events that offer participants something fresh and exciting, and I plan to continue this in my work with RHA. Whether for large-scale or smaller, more intimate events, I believe that creativity has the power to transform an ordinary gathering into a unique experience that residents will remember. For example, when planning my solo trip to Malaysia and coordinating a 3-day family trip to Thailand, I had to think creatively about all aspects of the experience. This included not just the logistics—such as transportation and accommodations—but also the cultural aspects, ensuring the itinerary resonated with everyone involved. I learned the importance of balancing diverse expectations, thinking outside the box, and tailoring experiences to foster engagement and lasting memories. For RHA, I would approach event planning with this mindset—seeking out new ways to engage residents in creative activities. Whether through cultural, educational, or hands-on events, I would strive to design programming that stimulates curiosity, fosters personal growth, and provides entertainment. These multifaceted experiences are key to keeping residents excited and engaged in future events. 2. Creating Events for Diverse Audiences As the Director of Programming, I recognize the importance of creating events that appeal to a broad range of residents, each with unique interests and needs. My experiences living abroad, particularly in Malaysia, where I witnessed and participated in the interactions between three distinct cultures, have taught me how to navigate cultural differences and build connections across diverse groups. This global perspective is crucial for understanding that students at Georgia Tech come from many backgrounds, but they share common interests and goals. I believe this understanding will help me create events that are accessible and relevant to all students. Whether through multicultural events, discussions on global issues, or simply creating social opportunities, I will ensure RHA’s programming resonates with everyone and helps foster a welcoming, engaging, and supportive community. 3. Collaboration and Teamwork Although I have managed personal projects independently, I highly value collaboration, especially when planning large-scale events. Effective teamwork is crucial when organizing events for 200-400 attendees. In my previous experience—whether planning the overnight field trip to an aquarium for North Henry Academy (NHA) or coordinating international travel plans—I’ve relied on others to help execute plans and provide feedback to ensure success. For RHA, I plan to bring this collaborative spirit to the table. By working with other RHA officers and campus organizations, we can combine ideas, integrate different perspectives, and ensure our events have maximum impact. Collaboration will allow us to balance strengths and skills, ensuring that large-scale events are both creative and logistically feasible, and most importantly, successful. 4. Feedback Integration Feedback is a vital part of the event planning process. No event is perfect, and feedback provides valuable insights into what worked, what didn’t, and where improvements can be made. While Owen Ha has plans to implement structured feedback mechanisms, I would also look to create informal channels through which residents can provide input, such as post-event surveys or impromptu conversations during events. This loop of feedback will help ensure that future events align better with residents’ interests and allow for continuous improvement of RHA’s programming. Being receptive to feedback is essential for creating programs that meet the evolving needs of the student body. I will ensure that RHA’s events remain dynamic and adaptive, with an emphasis on making residents feel heard and valued. 5. Promoting Wellness Across Eight Dimensions Georgia Tech places significant focus on the eight dimensions of wellness, and I plan to make these a central consideration when planning events. These dimensions—emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual wellness—are all essential to students’ overall well-being. I will design events that promote these dimensions, offering students the chance to grow in multiple areas while engaging with their community. For example, wellness events such as fitness challenges or stress-relief workshops can promote physical and emotional wellness. One successful financial wellness event at Maulding that I believe could be replicated on a larger scale was a ‘fake money’ event where participants could earn fake currency by attending different workshops and activities. They could then spend their earnings at a marketplace offering small, useful items. Career development panels can contribute to occupational wellness. Social events like game nights can foster social wellness, while intellectual wellness could be promoted through trivia, talks, workshops, or academic competitions. By addressing all eight dimensions, I aim to offer a holistic approach to well-being that complements both academic success and personal happiness. 6. Organizational Skills and Logistical Expertise I bring a strong organizational mindset and logistical expertise, having planned large-scale field trips and smaller community events. My experience with NHA, including organizing the overnight field trip to an aquarium, gave me the opportunity to coordinate every detail—transportation, lodging, activities, and participant engagement—to ensure a smooth experience. Managing large groups in unfamiliar settings honed my ability to oversee the logistical side of events while also ensuring that they met the needs of all participants. For RHA, I would apply these organizational skills to manage the logistics of large-scale events, from budgeting and venue securing to material preparation and event coordination. Clear timelines, vendor coordination, and attention to detail will be key in ensuring that RHA events are well-executed, on-time, and memorable. I am dedicated to ensuring that no logistical detail is overlooked, allowing residents to enjoy the event without distraction or confusion. In Conclusion With my passion for event planning, commitment to collaboration, and focus on wellness, I am eager to contribute to the Director of Programming role at RHA. My diverse experience, from organizing large-scale events to coordinating international trips, has equipped me with the skills necessary to create dynamic, engaging, and impactful events for Georgia Tech students. I look forward to bringing my creativity, organizational skills, and global perspective to RHA, and I am excited about the opportunity to work with a team to create meaningful and memorable experiences for our community.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
If I could improve any one thing about RHA, it would be how well-known RHA events are. When I first transferred to Georgia Tech, I knew that RHA existed due to Week of Welcome and my RAs, but I was unaware of most of the RHA events being held. My RAs only announced the events that they were personally involved with, and since I’m not on Instagram, I received very little information about RHA events through other channels. While there is a monthly newsletter that provides event details, I found that the frequency of communication wasn’t enough for me to plan on attending many of the events later in the month, as I had already forgotten their existence by then. At my previous institution, I had been an active participant in RHA activities, likely due to the fact that I was part of a Living Learning Community, where nearly every resident event was communicated through emails and class announcements. When I transferred, however, I struggled to find out about upcoming events. I often didn’t even know what events were happening in my residence hall. I had to piece together event details from various scattered sources: Where were the events? What was happening? Who was running the event? When was the event? Who was the event made for? Do I need to eat before or after the event? The lack of consolidated communication made it difficult to get the full picture and, frankly, discouraged me from attending many events.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
First, I believe that the officers elected for next year, as well as the Primary Advisor, are already committed to improving RHA event accessibility. One way to increase visibility is through the creation of a comprehensive calendar, as Owen Ha plans to do, where all the key details about RHA events are compiled in one place. I also believe that Naann Shao, in her role as Director of Communication, is already planning to utilize various channels, such as continuing the monthly email newsletters and posting events on social media, to help more people stay informed about RHA events. However, for residents who may wish to receive more frequent communication, it might be helpful to consider offering short, reminder-based, bi-weekly, or weekly email updates. These updates could be brief and focused solely on upcoming events, providing an additional layer of timely reminders for those who prefer more frequent communication without significantly increasing workload. This way, residents who want more consistent reminders can stay informed, while still respecting the balance of the existing monthly communications. In addition to these efforts, I believe that engaging RAs more directly in promoting events would help make them more accessible through personal connections. I would also suggest collaborating with existing student clubs and organizations to expand the reach of RHA events. I know that RHA has done this successfully in the past, and I believe it is an effective way to not only increase visibility but also offer a more diverse range of events where residents can explore new topics and perspectives. Many people are more willing to attend events when they know others they trust will be there. Since many students are already connected to different clubs and organizations, partnering with these groups to co-host or promote RHA events could encourage greater word-of-mouth attendance. Clubs can help share event details with their members through emails, meetings, or social media channels, boosting the visibility of RHA activities. Additionally, working with student organizations can create opportunities for joint events, helping to foster a sense of cross-campus community. By partnering with clubs, RHA could create a more inclusive environment where students from various backgrounds feel that RHA events are both relevant and accessible. This approach could also attract students who might not normally engage with RHA but are involved with clubs or organizations that align with their interests.
Miguel Angel Aronátegui González
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Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
During my 2024-2025 academic year, I decided to be more present in my housing community. I went to events and discovered RHA in North Avenue Apartments. Since then, I have felt that I wanted to be part of that amazing community and do my best to let others know of it. For me, RHA is not just one more campus activity; it is a way to meet others, give something back to the community, and have a fun, relaxing time in times of stress. I believe that by joining RHA, I will be able to do all these things and more, and since I love the events, they do, I couldn’t find a role more fitting than the Director of Programming.
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
During the 2025-2026 academic year, I plan to take 12 credits (four classes) each semester, giving me more than enough time to be involved in extracurricular activities. During my non-coursework plan, I am participating in an Electrical Engineering Program called EMBARC, which takes place once a month every Tuesday for two hours, which is not a lot of commitment time. My other extracurricular activity is working out every day to be an athlete; this commitment has been a part of me since middle school and has not impacted my participation in any other programs since I have developed strong planning skills and a strong sense of responsibility, which has let me meet all my goals and do my best on all of them. Aside from exercising every day and going to one or two classes a day, I will have plenty of time to put into my position as an RHA Executive Board. Since I have already been participating in RHA meetings, I have a good idea of the amount of time they take, and I would prioritize these scheduled times over any other non-important, time-consuming activity. Some of the RHA time-sensitive responsibilities I am already planning on my schedule would be my office hours every week, attending to LC, weekly meetings with the Executive Board and with my advisor, and being present in different housing RHA meetings. All of these and more are the time commitments I am eager to participate in as I don’t see them as a chore but as an opportunity to participate in doing something I love.
Director of Programming
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
Since middle school, I have participated in different clubs and events. For starters, I was in my school’s Robotics, Physics, and Math clubs. I have gone to multiple competitions and saw how event planning works from a participant’s perspective. This said, once I grew up, I have had the opportunity to participate as a volunteer for multiple events from my high school, like Earth Day, career fairs, Folklore Day, and Independence Day. All of these volunteering experiences have taught me the important role of teamwork and how complex the world of planning, reviewing, executing, and most importantly, enjoying the events you do is. Aside from high school experience, I have been an international athlete for around 8 years. This also let me understand how different types of events work and how little details matter to get the best out of the people who are participating. From my perspective, I have found joy when competing as a participant but also when I am a volunteer. Helping others has always been one of my greatest strengths. I have helped organize materials such as clothing, tools, food, and documents. One big event I helped in my community was a church retreat. I had to organize the gifts, letters, and swag that was distributed to participants. I oversaw calling the providers, making sure that each of the materials was correctly customized and reached everyone it was targeted to. Some challenges I encountered were that the providers were not responding and that deadlines for their products were not met. I had to resort to other methods of communication and some strategies to get all the materials on time for the retreat. The preparation part for everything was not simple. First, I had to participate in the event. Then, I had to go to weekly meetings and study and learn the areas that are implemented into hosting the event. Then, when I was given my responsibilities, I had to meet deadlines and prepare everything to go smoothly in the event. I am proud to say that aside from organizing the materials before the event, I was also bestowed with the position to lead one group of participants through their whole experience. This multitasking skill I applied had taught me that a lot of the responsibilities you have can be met if you have good preparation and are properly aware of the resources you need to complete them. Another experience I have had is working as a front desk in a clinic. I was able to achieve skills such as learning how to communicate with people, assist others with their requests, and also do a lot of office work such as organizing documents, talking with providers, and ensuring everything is well organized and nothing is missing or out of place. I have also helped plan events such as the Christmas dinner, the mental health month, and birthday presents for other employees. Now, I want to talk about my experience in Georgia Tech housing. My freshman year, I was presented to RHA through my RA, which encouraged us to go to events and vote for things we wanted to happen. It was a fun little experience, but I still didn’t know enough. My second year, I went to a couple more RHA events, talked to people, and loved the dynamic. Then, my third year, I decided I wanted to get my hands on and be part of the organizers that provided these events to residents. That is why I decided to be in the North Avenue RHA Hall council. The experience of being part of organizing events has allowed me to learn a lot about Georgia Tech Housing, the funds they have to give back to the students, and how residents can participate and submit their own events (some being very creative and others asking for cars or a TV). This excites me since I felt that as a resident and as a student, the place I am living at knows my situation and provides me with a fun and healthy way to excel in my daily life. For example, there are wellness events before exams, there are different opportunities to meet with others and relax from the hectic lives we have as students. And with this mentality, my Hall council and I have created events such as movie nights, Lego competitions, puzzles, picnics, painting, bouquet making, clay making, tote bag decorating, Halloween parties, Valentine’s Day Candygrams… All of these events have taught me the importance of creating community, and I am sure that if I get the role of Director of Programming, I will be able to do these and a lot more events to give back to students, let RHA be known and spread, and make my dream of others to experience RHA and get the best of it as I have done, a reality. Lastly, I’ve been gaining experience as a member of the Programming committee, familiarizing myself with the work and doing my best to ensure that the events turn out as planned.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
The Director of Programming position is much more than just planning events. I believe it is an opportunity to help students build a sense of community, to allow some to just stop and relax, and it is a great opportunity to teach everyone something important through a fun activity, for example, teaching the dimensions of wellness. I believe our lives nowadays are built on an accumulation of events, and some events are momentaneous, and others stay with you as memories for the rest of your lives. I want to be able to create these types of events and inspire others to make a change in their lives. It can be something simple such as making an event about planting a flower, which has so much meaning but sounds fun. I want to believe that flower will someday grow and become something greater, and that’s the seed I want to plant into others in my events. I also feel that this opportunity will help me grow and understand others and what they want or need more, which is an aspect of myself that I would love to strengthen even more with this role.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
As an international student, I plan to bring new ideas and a new point of view for my events. I want my events to be full-rounded, to feel well-planned, and to have a meaning. I plan to achieve this by implementing my years of experience attending events around the world and applying my knowledge and expertise into making them a reality. I am planning to make RHA known from the week of welcome. I am hoping to have a very strong encounter with new students, spread awareness, and for it to be a good start of the semester. My goals are to make the organization known, to make people want to incorporate RHA into their lives, and to build a community as we are all students, and we need to help each other to thrive. Aside from my eager goal of reaching students, I bring a sense of responsibility, my hands-on experience in event planning, my aptitude for hard work and helping others, and my research experience to make my events not just fun but something useful for people’s lives. I am a fast learner and innovative thinker, that is why I have already been talking to the current director of programming, Morgan Summerlin, for a week to learn about the role, to understand the requirements, and also help in what I can because there is no better way to learn than doing things for yourself. That is why I am part of the Programming committee, and I have been able to help in the planning and making of some of the DOP events. I have learned the fundamentals and feel well prepared to apply all my knowledge into my own events. Lastly, I understand this is not just me working. We are an executive board, and we all have a say in what the others do. I will propose my events, ask everyone what they think, what they like, what can be improved, and even if things have to be changed, I will be excited to do that because we are learning on the go and I am a good listener. This role is not individual. I feel that the director of programming is a collective job. The executive board is a team, and we rely on each other. The residents and students are our goal, so it all has to go around what they want and what they need. I know that I have some important tasks, and I will do them to my best in a timely and respectful manner, but for the most part, for me, this is more than a job; it is an opportunity to grow and give back to others, and that is why I will give my all. Now I want to get into details about the events I plan to do. For the most part, I plan to have food at every event since that is what brings people over. There should always be a vegan alternative, and I will not buy food from places I know people are not going to come to get. Aside from the food, I plan to structure my events in the following form: first, there will be a welcome to the people and a really brief talk about what RHA is. If I am allowed to, I would even have little pamphlets and stickers of RHA to create awareness (I won’t make the initial talk anything large; it will be just a welcome and a 2-sentence explanation of RHA, which I would say to everyone who arrives while I give them the pamphlet and the sticker). Then people can participate in the events. I will try my best to help everyone participate and have a fun experience with the event. For example, I am thinking of doing an event about planting a flower. I will have some foods that go with the planting vibe, and I will provide the pots already with soil. I will welcome everyone and give them gloves and seeds to plant a little flower or some different plants. I will teach them how the plant is called, what they need to do to help it grow, and let them know that plants are important and fun. With this event, I am teaching about nature. I am helping students get a healthy hobby, which is taking care of a plant, and I am leaving them with an experience that will last them a long time (hopefully they take good care of the plant and it grows into something beautiful). These goals are what I am looking to give in this role and is what I plan to do with all of my events.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
For me, RHA is a great opportunity for people to build community, but I have seen that some feel afraid to participate or don’t really understand that these events are free and that they are not signing into any responsibilities, as there is no compromising for attending and it is just a fun event to enjoy. A lot of people also don’t know what RHA means, so I want to help them understand that we are there for them, and our goal is to provide a space and time for them and that it is important to take a break from the stress school can give them.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
I am really confident that the problem of not knowing what RHA is can be fixed. I believe that a fun way to address it is by giving pamphlets at events. These pamphlets should explain where we get our funds and what they are used for. They should also give some examples of the events we have funded and help people to not be afraid to come and ask for help to fund fun activities on campus. It should not be long. I am thinking about six sides in which the first one has a small paragraph explaining RHA, the second side explains our goals and vision with some pictures, the third side (the middle one) has our whole budget and a list of fun activities we help sponsor, the fourth side has some ground rules for getting our funding, and the fifth side has more photos of fun activities we had done. And the last side has our social media and contacts. By doing this, it should be really straightforward who we are, what we are capable of doing, and make it easier for people who are looking to get involved to do so. I want to make sure people do know us, so I think these pamphlets should be at every RHA event (even the individual Hall council meetings) and, if possible, also be distributed at the beginning of the semester by RA’s. Another fun way to address this is by making the RHA social media more present, doing an Instagram takeover, more of the Instagram giveaway, and trying to make the social media more interactive in the dorms like making a fun dance or uploading the RHA chants or events highlights… Lastly, I would like to make people come to more office hours of RHA so they are able to ask and learn more about us. I really like what this year’s Director of Programming is doing, which is giving some snacks and food twice a month during her office hours, which encourages people to attend and learn a little more about RHA.
Kayla Vallere
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Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
I am motivated to join the RHA Executive Board because I desire to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of campus residents. I hope to collaborate with other Board members to advocate for residents, promote a community of belonging, and assure that the desires of residents are not only heard, but also fulfilled. Therefore, my goal is to demonstrate leadership and make the on-campus experience positively memorable.
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
The obligations external to RHA that I anticipate are serving as a GT 1000 Team Leader, being a member of 1-2 campus organizations, and serving as the Chief Product Officer of a startup company. I plan to balance these commitments by incorporating an extensive schedule and task calendar that ensure I am cognizant of the responsibilities and tasks I have due. Scheduling will allow me to plan accordingly and stay organized to avoid experiencing work overloads. Additionally, I hope to complete tasks at least 1-2 days before their official deadlines to account for any scheduling or commitment conflicts that may arise. Lastly, if I do ever experience troubles with managing these commitments, I will be transparent with the team by taking accountability for my duties and asking for help from others if needed.
Director of Programming
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
In high school, I held leadership positions as president, secretary, and event coordinator across three clubs. Additionally, I volunteered as a Youth Leader for summer and fall break camps, collaborating with fellow counselors to guide campers during weekly cooking, cartooning, and coding lessons. I also motivated and supervised campers in team building, outdoor activities, tutoring sessions, and field trips. In the summer between high school and college I joined the team for a startup company called Seamlist, which is dedicated to guiding aspiring authors in their writing and publishing journey and designing an automated book marketing tool and software for independent authors. Through this experience I have gained tremendous insight, working in a three-person team to design experiments to refine our company focus, conduct customer and market research, and attend meetings with clients and prospective clients. Additionally, I have learned to build a strong connection within our team, especially during our coworking sessions and weekly meetings where we discuss highlights, issues that need to be addressed, and our tasks for the upcoming week. Other aspects that I admire about working in Seamlist is that we each hold each other accountable, give daily check-ins to ensure we are staying on target, and encourage each other. Due to my contributions to Seamlist, I now serve as the Chief Product Officer. Furthermore, I am a mentor through the Ron Brown Scholar GPS Connect Program and served as a GT1000 Team Leader in Fall 2024, supporting incoming first-year students and providing guidance and advice with career development, personal support, and college decision making. Additionally, last semester I became the Events Coordinator for Nelson Shell Apartments, working with my fellow officers to organize meetings and plan events. Serving as the Events Coordinator so far has been insightful because I desire to hear feedback from residents, therefore I created surveys to gauge what events residents would enjoy. Furthermore, working in this team has taught me that it is important to be willing to help other officers, accept help from them, and be accommodating and flexible in regard to varying schedules. Similarly, I am a member of the RHA Programming Committee and last year I contributed to generating ideas for the decorations used during the Thanksgiving event. Considering that I was given creative liberties, I truly enjoyed experiencing the efforts needed to plan and execute an RHA event. I also volunteered on the day of the Thanksgiving event and felt glad to be a part of seeing students come in, take a break from studying, and enjoy the event. Overall, my history of leadership has taught me the importance of being an effective communicator, learning from mistakes, being adaptable, collaborating with my peers, and remembering to have a positive attitude. Therefore, I plan on applying my experience to this position by being attentive to the needs and wants of residents, being approachable and inclusive towards everyone, having an open mind to change and different perspectives, and striving to perform my best as part of the RHA Executive Board.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
I am interested in the Director of Programming position because I hope to organize large and small-scale events that promote wellness, have a lasting impact, and cater to the interests of residents. As an Events Coordinator and member of the Programming Committee I have enjoyed planning hall council programs, volunteering at RHA events, and gaining insight on the responsibilities of the current DOP. Therefore, I plan to use this knowledge to coordinate engaging events during Welcome Week and throughout the year that will appeal to the diverse residential community. Additionally, I look forward to receiving any suggestions and feedback from residents, HCOs, and Executive Board members to ensure the events are positively memorable and the planning process runs smoothly. Ultimately, my goal in this position is for residents to have at least one RHA-led event be a highlight during their residential experience at Tech.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
As the Director of Programming, I plan to bring open communication, transparency, and collaboration. With my prior experiences in leadership, I am positive that I can fulfill my responsibilities and promote the mission of RHA by organizing exciting programs for residents that encourage a positive residential experience. I will strive to diversify the events hosted to best suit the interests of all types of residents. For example, I could host smaller crafting programs for residents who enjoy expressing their creativity, outdoor activities for those who enjoy being in the sun, and cultural events for residents who want to learn more about the world. In other words, my goal is to plan events that residents would like to see. To ensure this, I plan to ask for ideas from the Programming Committee because I want to be considerate of other perspectives and want members to be involved in the planning process. Furthermore, to be an open communicator I will seek to be approachable during Legislative Council meetings, office hours, and via email so that others such as residents, Hall Council officers, and RAs feel free to contact me. Likewise, I plan to serve as a contact between RHA and external organizations such as vendors and to ensure strong connections that will make event planning seamless. This will require consistent two-way communication on my end, therefore I seek to be open-minded and approachable. Additionally, I plan to bring transparency because I want residents, RAs, and Hall Directors to all be aware of the day-to-day operations within RHA and the Executive Board. Therefore, I desire to provide timely updates to keep everyone informed during LC meetings. Another aspect I would like to encourage is seeking constructive feedback from residents through surveys to gauge not only my performance, but also RHA’s performance and use such feedback for improvement. Therefore, sending out feedback forms after events would be a great way to learn the aspects that went well versus those that could use some development and changes. Lastly, I plan to be highly collaborative not only with other Executive Board members, but also with residents, campus organizations, Hall Council officers, and Hall Directors. This is because I believe extensive and widespread collaboration will lead to greater campus outreach and foster meaningful connections between each group. Overall, my ultimate goal is to support and assist fellow RHA Executive Board members to ensure that our objectives are being met.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
In my first year at Tech I was unfamiliar with RHA and I am confident others have felt or currently feel the same. Therefore, I would improve the awareness of RHA because I believe that many residents are unaware of RHA and all it has to offer. Even on a smaller scale, I have noticed during my time as a Hall Council officer that residents are not always familiar with aspects such as Hall Council meetings, bill submissions, and additional inner workings associated with RHA. Additionally, from my experience with helping to plan the Thanksgiving event with the Programming Committee I noticed that some of the attendees stated they were not even aware of the event prior but only happened to attend because of a friend in RHA telling them. Therefore, I believe work can be done to assure that more residents are better informed of RHA.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
To address the awareness of RHA within the resident community, I believe more opportunities for direct engagement are necessary. Although serving as the Director of Communication comes with the benefit of managing social media and newsletters, I recognize that these communication methods are not always effective for reaching the majority audience. Therefore, hosting engagement events such as in-person panels, promotions, and giveaways would increase the likelihood that residents would become more mindful of RHA. Additionally, even hanging posters around campus would encourage residents to learn more about RHA. Lastly, one key asset that may be overlooked is that RHA is affiliated with Resident Assistants who have direct contact with the residents. Therefore, fostering stronger communication between RHA and RAs and encouraging RAs to speak to residents about RHA would bring us one step closer to expanding RHA’s reach on campus.
C. Rix Lawler
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Education: B.S. in Business Administration
Leadership Track Status: Has Not Started
State your motivation for joining the RHA Executive Board.
I want to join the RHA Exec board simply because I want to help RHA. I have been part of RHA for about a year, and I have really connected with the people and the purpose of RHA. I love RHA, but I have also noticed some problems. I believe that by joining the executive board, I could help to alleviate RHA of many of these issues while also contributing to my own role as well as assisting my fellow exec board members and residents. I want to get more involved with RHA, and the best way for me to do that effectively would be for me to join the exec board.
Please discuss any obligations (work, extracurricular, and otherwise) that you anticipate having external to RHA during the duration of your intended term and how you plan to balance/prioritize your commitments.
Honestly, outside of classes I do not expect to have many obligations next semester/year. I am planning on taking an average class load. I also plan on getting involved with a church group, but nothing more than just an attendee for Sunday morning church. I want to make sure that I prioritize RHA and my grades instead of other activities. Therefore, balancing my commitments should be fairly straightforward. Every day, I will have time set aside for RHA. I plan to dedicate myself to the role like I would for any serious job. Of course, if something comes up (like family health issues) I wouldn’t be able to attend, but I cannot plan for any of that. Honestly I am kind of rambling here (like a wreck, get it?), but the bottom line is that if I get the position, I will be primarily dedicated to the executive board and nothing else outside of my grades. Even if something does come up, I plan on prioritizing RHA activities as much as possible. If I have to skip a party, I’d do it in a heartbeat for RHA. Trust me!
Director of Programming
Please discuss any relevant prior experience and how it has prepared you for the position(s) you are
applying for.
I have been a member of the Hall Council Association for about a year now and I have learned a ton during that short amount of time. I have spoken extensively with many of the executive board members and learned much about their roles as well as my own. I have also specifically been a member of the Programming Committee since I joined last Fall as well. This Committee has helped me to become an active part of RHA and how the role of Director of Programming works. Also, I have been doing what every Hall Council officer has been doing: Hall Council. I have led many weekly hall council meetings with upwards of thirty people often showing each week. This responsibility has prepared me for the position I am applying for as well as strengthening how I already am as a Hall Council Officer. A also was in a leading position in my high school Drama team, as well as my high school Beta club. Those positions helped me to learn the basis of leadership and fortified me even further. While there definitely could be plenty of other people with similar experience, I plan to utilize my past to propel me further than the rest of the pack. As a STAR student from my high school, there is plenty of evidence to back myself up.
Please discuss your interest in the specific position(s) you are applying for.
I am interested in joining the executive board for the role of Director of Programming. I initially did not apply for this role as I doubted myself and believed that there were others greater than me who could do this role, but that was not the case as no one applied the first time around. After seeing that, I got the confidence to apply. I am in the Programming Committee, so I get to see firsthand how the Director of Programming operates. After seeing that, I know that I would love to be in that same position. I already am glad with what I am able to do in the Programming Committee, but being in a higher position would give me much more reach and connection to help RHA.
What do you plan to bring to the position(s) and organization at large?
I plan to being the RHA a greater impact on Georgia Tech as a whole, as well as within itself in the RHA members. I want more people to go “WOAHHHH THAT RHA EVENT WAS AWESOME! WE SHOULD GO CHECK EM OUT!” after every single event. Sure, RHA is active, but I want to bring more pizazz to this organization.
If you could improve any one thing about RHA—related to your position(s) of interest or not—what
would it be and why?
If I could improve one thing about RHA, it would be Legislative Council. Its sooooo boring, but it doesn’t need to be at all. I would introduce events, possibly before the meeting starts, to bring more joy to the more drool inducing sides of RHA.
If your answer to the previous question is something that can be fixed, how might that be done? If it’s
something that can’t be changed, what can we do to adjust?
Answered in the previous response^^^
