The Residence Hall Association is the student governing body for the entire Gonzaga Residence Hall system. RHA was established to promote the interests, needs, and concerns of residence hall students within the greater university community. This organization has three main pillars: programming, advocacy, and leadership. It upholds these initiatives by putting on social, educational, service, community building events, offering opportunities for student leadership development, and serving on various university committees.

2011-2012 Executive Officers

President

Jan Lundin

Senior

Hometown: Tempe, Arizona

Majors: Math and Economics

Fun Fact: My mom is from England so I have dual citizenship.

Vice President

Kelly Vane

Sophomore

Hometown: San Jose, California

Major: Human Physiology

Fun Fact: I like to quote movies and YouTube videos and I would like to be an Athletic Trainer for either the San Jose Sharks, San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers or the Golden State Warriors (my favorite sports teams).

Director of Administration and Finance

Mariah Minder

Sophomore

Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska

Major: Biology

Fun Fact: I have an identical twin, who also goes to Gonzaga.

National Communications Coordinator

Blaine Denton

Senior

Hometown: Manila, Philippines

Major: English and Education

Fun Fact: I once won a Land Rover... but lost the ticket.

Director of Programming Community

Emily Beckelhymer

Junior

Hometown: Mukilteo, Washington

Major: Broadcasting and Electronic Media

Fun Fact: I really love owls and the Seattle Mariners.

Director of Programming Service

Justin Garcia

Sophomore

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Major: Psychology and International Relations

Fun Fact: I would love to live in Spain, Italy, San Francisco, or Portland at some point in my life and I wish I could remember textbooks as well as I remember movies and Youtube videos.

Director of Sustainability

The Director of Sustainability has asked not to be listed due to privacy concerns.

Advisor

Esther Gaines

Bachelor's Degree: Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health and Fitness Education (Washington State University)

Master's Degree: Educational Leadership (Gonzaga University)

Hometown: Spokane, Washington

Fun Fact: I am a Green Dot educator.

General Assembly

Chaired by the President

Meets: TBA

The General Assembly (GA) is a meeting in which each block council sends representatives to discuss and vote on matters concerning residence life.

Note: Each committee has selected representatives sent from their respective blocks.

Budget Advisory Committee

Chaired by the Chief Financial Officer

Meets: TBA

The BAC examine the budget, discuss upcoming funding requests and advise the GA on financial matters.

Food Committee

Chaired by the Vice President

Meets: TBA

The food committee discusses advances and changes with dining on campus.

Housing Advocacy Committee

Chaired by the Vice President

Meets: TBA

The housing committee discusses advances and changes with housing on campus.

Programming Committee

Chaired by the Directors of Programming

Meets: TBA

The programming committee plans and discusses programs and major events that RHA puts on.