Residence Halls Association

RHA Executive Board is the leadership team that manages all aspects of the association. These individuals are responsible for planning large events, collaborating with Park Council Directors to create strategies to remedy student concerns and manage administrative duties as assigned.

Maritza Duran, RHA President 
She, Her, Hers/ They, Them, Theirs

Maritza Duran is a fourth-year student double majoring in Political Science & Chicana/o Studies. She is planning to attend law school after graduating. She is proud to be from Ventura, CA. During her free time, Maritza enjoys listening to music, building legos, and going for drives. Building community and being able to advocate for residents is why she has been a part of RHA for four years now. As the President, Maritza oversees RHA and works to ensure that the organization is working to fulfill its mission of creating community while advocating for residents and their needs. She looks forward to connecting with more residents, new and returning!

Feel free to contact her at presidentrha@gmail.com (Hablo Español)

Rhani Kahn, Vice President
She, Her, Hers

Rhani Kahn is a Junior Majoring in Engineering Management. She was born and raised in Inglewood, California better known as the City of Champions. She has a passion for fashion, technology, and making people laugh. This is her second year in RHA, and her role is to oversee our National Residence Hall Honorary program (NRHH), assist the president and team when needed. She is beyond ecstatic to welcome all the incoming and returning students to ensure they have the same exciting and vibrant experience that she had.

Feel free to contact her at vicepresidentrha@gmail.com

Tania Calixto, Finance Manager
She, Her, Hers

Tania Calixto is a third-year student majoring in Criminology and minoring in Child and Adolescent Development. She is from Huntington Park, CA. This is her second semester being a part of the RHA executive board. As the RHA Finance Manager, Tania oversees the organization’s budget. She is very thrilled to meet new residents and plan new events in Student Housing. Tania is willing to help anyone, feel free to ask.

Feel free to contact her at financerha1@gmail.com (Hablo Español)

Tonie Lopez, Marketing and Media Manager
She, Her, Hers/They,Them, Theirs

Tonie Lopez is a fourth-year national exchange student who transferred from the University of Rhode Island after the 2020 Spring semester. Tonie is majoring in Journalism, with an emphasis in Public Relations. Tonie has a passion for working with people, making her super approachable and willing to help others. As the Marketing and Media Manager, Tonie oversees all the social media platforms for RHA. In addition to writing, Tonie enjoys swimming, music, movies, theater, late-night drives, and traveling. She has also lived in six different states. She looks forward to spending much more time working with students and getting to know all of you better!

Feel free to contact her at marketingmediarha@gmail.com

Loya Clark, Recruitment and Training Manager
She, Her, Hers

Loya Clark is a senior majoring in Gender & Women’s Studies with a minor in English - Creative Writing. She is a proud Afro-Latina from Highland Park, a neighborhood in Los Angeles. Her dream is to become a published author and to have a non-profit organization providing resources for people of color with children who are domestic abuse, sexual assault, rape, and child abuse survivors. She feels at home at CSUN and has the freedom to be herself. She is a quiet wallflower that slowly blossoms when she’s comfortable with others. In her free time, she likes to read books and write her own stories. The best way to spot her around Student Housing is from her brightly colored hair that's dyed in her favorite colors.

Feel free to contact her at  recruitment.trainingrha@gmail.com

Luciano M. Lemus, RHA Graduate Assistant
He, Him, His

Luciano M. Lemus is one of the graduate assistants for residential life at California State University Northridge. Luciano graduated in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Art in Sociology and Central American Studies. In the upcoming fall semester, Luciano will begin his first year as a graduate student for the Higher Education Leadership Master’s program in hopes to pursue his career in Student Affairs. Luciano is excited to help out RHA in its commitment to create a sense of belonging for all residents in Student Housing. Luciano is also committed to support and embrace the growth of RHA members as student leaders in our community.

If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact him at rha@csun.edu. (Hablo Español)

Luciano M. Lemus, RHA Advisor
he/him/his

Luciano M. Lemus is one of the graduate assistants for residential life at California State University Northridge. Luciano graduated in the spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Art in Sociology and Central American Studies. In the upcoming fall semester, Luciano will begin his first year as a graduate student for the Higher Education Leadership Master’s program in hopes to pursue his career in Student Affairs. Luciano is excited to help out RHA in its commitment to create a sense of belonging for all residents in Student Housing. Luciano is also committed to support and embrace the growth of RHA members as student leaders in our community.

The best way to reach him is via email at rha@csun.edu. (Hablo Español)

RHA works to respond to concerns that students may have while living in CSUN Student housing. Our Park Council Directors engage with the communities they represent to voice concerns coming from other housing residents. RHA also has a platform for submitting anonymous or non-anonymous suggestions for housing leadership. To submit feedback, please visit the RHA Resident Feedback form at http://tinyurl.com/csunrhafeedback. Once this feedback is received, your Park Council Directors and Executive Board members will develop plans to respond to student concerns.

This one-time annual fee is charged to all CSUN Student Housing residents and it is established to partially fund the Residence Halls Association (RHA). RHA is essentially your student governing board in housing that promotes student advocacy and plans engaging events for residents to enjoy.

Your $15.00 goes a long way! Not only do we plan the largest-scale events in Student Housing, but we also work to respond to resident concerns within the residential experience.

If you have further questions about this fee, please contact Residence Halls Association (RHA) at rha@csun.edu or (818) 677 -6532

If you are looking to opt out of the RHA Fee, please fill out the inquiry form at http://tinyurl.com/csunrhafee. Once you have completed the form, please allow 2 business days to process your request.

Apply for RHA E-Board 2020-2021:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5hJtQsZaG3ofQRwXSfUn_lhhK0XwQt6c15T2Fa4BCYGKcMg/viewform

Selection Timeline:

• Thursday, 12/05/19: RHA Exec Board Application Open
• Thursday, 12/05/19: RHA Exec Board Info Session (4-4:30 PM & 4:30-5 PM)
• Tuesday, 01/21/20: RHA Exec Board App Closes (11:59 pm)
• Tuesday, 02/04/20: Exec Board Group Process (6-10pm, MPR)
• Week of, 02/17/20- 02/19/2020: RHA Exec Board Individual Interviews
• Friday, 02/21/2020: RHA Exec Board Notification

Please see the position description for the RHA Executive Board Positions

• RHA President (PDF)
• RHA Finance Manager (PDF)
• RHA MM Manager (PDF)
• RHA Ops Manager (PDF)
• RHS Prog Manager (PDF)
• RHA RT Manager (PDF)

For any questions or concerns, contact us at rha@csun.edu

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What is a PCD?

Park Council Directors (PCDs) are RHA members and selected leaders for each of the residential communities (Park North, Park South, Park East, Park West, Suites North, Suites South, and the University Village Apartments). Park Council Directors act as liaisons between the residential community, and the Student Housing staff. They meet weekly with the Residence Halls Association (RHA) executive board to discuss program and student concerns. If you are interested in getting involved as a Park Council Director, please email recruitment.trainingrha@gmail.com or rha@csun.edu

Application : https://tinyurl.com/rhapcdcsun

Questions? Contact rha@csun.edu for more information