Meet the Team
Executive Board
The RHA Executive Board is responsible for leading the organization in its goal of building community and enhancing the lives of residents. Their responsibilities include advocating for residents to the Department of Housing and Residence Life and other organizations, working with Community Councils to plan events in and around residence halls, planning for the future of the organization, and facilitating the day-to-day operations of RHA.
Ethan Morlu
Executive President
rha-president@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Ethan Morlu is a fourth year Mechanical Engineering major from Woodbridge, Virginia. He began his RHA involvement as finance coordinator of the Nelson Shell Community Council and as Auditor for RHA (Fall 2023, Spring 2024). He continued his RHA journey, serving as the Executive President and leading the organization. (Fall 2024, Spring 2025). This year, he is excited to reach more residents through the Residence Hall Association and help build lasting communities within dorms and across campus. Outside of RHA, Ethan is the treasurer of the Wrestling Club @ GT, President of the ME Honor Society, and enjoys playing video games and reading.
Oversees: Election, training, and leadership development
Nathan Morlu
Director of Development
rha-dod@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Nathan Morlu is a fourth year Mechanical Engineering major from Woodbridge, Virginia. He began his RHA involvement as Meetings Coordinator of the Nelson Shell Community Council in fall of 2023 and enjoyed building community with his fellow residents and within RHA. He continued his RHA journey in the 2024-2025 school year as the Director of Development. This year, he is excited to continue building community in RHA by supporting Hall Councils and working to promote leadership in residence halls. Outside of RHA, Nathan is the president of the Wrestling Club @ GT, Treasurer of the ME Honor Society, enjoys playing video games and playing his violin.
Oversees: Hall Council operations, training, and leadership development
Owen Ha
Director of Administration
rha-doa@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Owen Ha is a fourth year Civil Engineering major from Cleveland, Ohio. He first got involved with RHA through a solo endeavor to host a, now semesterly, trivia game show event, and then became Meetings Coordinator of the Nelson Shell Community Council in Spring 2025. This year, he hopes to enhance the on-campus experience by streamlining resources for Hall Council and residents. Outside of RHA, Owen is the president of Juggling Club, co-president of the Little Einstein’s Organization, a Georgia Tech Tour Guide, and enjoys studying abroad.
Oversees: RHA website, record-keeping, internal IT and infrastructure
Kayla Vallere
Director of Communication
rha-doc@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Kayla Vallere is a third year Mechanical Engineering major from Douglasville, Georgia. She began her RHA involvement as the Events Coordinator for Nelson-Shell Apartments in Fall 2024 and this year is excited to organize events that cultivate community and encourage resident wellness. Outside of RHA, she serves as a GT 1000 Team Leader, volunteers with Junior STEM, and enjoys creative writing and making art.
Oversees: Communications, marketing, and NACURH/SAACURH relationships
Sterling Payton
Director of Finance
rha-dof@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Sterling Payton is a second-year mechanical engineering major from Cedartown, GA. He joined RHA as the Financial Coordinator of the Third Street Community Council (Fall 2023 and Spring 2024). This year, he is excited to work with the RHA to bring events and experiences to campus! Outside of RHA, he enjoys reading, the outdoors, and playing in the Georgia Tech Marching Band.
Oversees: Finances, reimbursements, and financial policy
Naann Shao
Director of Programming
rha-dop@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Naann Shao is a third year Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Health and Medical Science from Long Island, New York. She first got involved with RHA in her second year in Area Council. Outside of RHA, she’s involved in Madhatter Knits and Medhacks. Her hobbies include crochet, drawing, and baking.
Oversees: Planning, coordination, and execution of campus projects, resource room
Larry T. Brown
Primary Advisor
rha-advisor@housing.gatech.edu
Bio: Larry T. Brown is the Coordinator for Leadership and Advising in the area of Staff and Community Development and a great part of his responsibilities is to be the Advisor of the Residence Hall Association and the National Residence Hall Honorary. He is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, GA with a BS in Chemistry and an MBA in Management. He enjoys traveling, teaching group fitness classes, entertaining friends via social events and spending time with friends and family. As Advisor, he has a passion for assisting students in tapping into their leadership potential, develop their transferable skills and making a difference in the community they serve. Larry T. also works consistently with the Advisors of the Community Councils keeping them informed on organizational matters, providing developmental opportunities, and setting expectations throughout the year. Larry T. can be found in the Staff & Community Development suite in the North Avenue Apartments West Building.