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Additionally, RSA is designed to enhance connectivity among its membership while supporting institutional quality and organizational cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>The RSA membership is comprised of unionized and non-unionized staff, however, it does not engage in matters that are the purview of collective bargaining.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to send the Executive Board any comment or suggestions to <a href=\"mailto:rsa@ramapo.edu\">rsa@ramapo.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/rsa\/bylaws\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RSA Bylaws<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>RSA Upcoming Events<\/h4>\n<p><strong>General Membership Meeting &#8211; March 31st<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Padovano Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for our first spring 2026 general meeting! Hear what&#8217;s going on around campus and updates from RSA. Feel free to bring your lunch and we hope to see you there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spring Tabling Event &#8211; April 20th<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Padovano Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check back later for more information!<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Membership Meeting &#8211; May 6th<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>12pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Padovano Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us as we wrap up the spring semester! Hear what&#8217;s going on around campus and updates from RSA. Feel free to bring your lunch and we hope to see you there.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rita&#8217;s Tabling Event &#8211; June 25th<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The Grove<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the beginning of summer with us while enjoying a cool, sweet treat! RSA Board members will be serving Rita&#8217;s ice and we invite you all to join us to chat and chill outside with colleagues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>RSA 2025-2027 Executive Board<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordions\">\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Karley Berrios, President<\/p><div>\n<p>Karley Berrios joined Ramapo College in 2020 and is the Assistant Director of the Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts. Bio for Karley Berrios coming soon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Kerri Castellano, Vice President<\/p><div>\n<p>Kerri Castellano joined Ramapo College in 2019 and is the Graduate Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions. She advises prospective graduate students on the admissions and enrollment process, hosts program specific information sessions, and implements recruitment strategies. Along with serving as an RSA member at-large, Kerri is a member of the Working Parents\/Caregivers Affinity Group which provides support for working parents\/caregivers. She is a proud alumna and before coming back to Ramapo, was a Senior Admissions Counselor at a local K-12 private school. Outside of work, Kerri enjoys spending time with her family, indoor cycling and reading.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>  Abbe Benowitz, Past President<\/p><div>\n<p>Abbe Benowitz joined Ramapo College in 2013 and is a Disability Counselor in the Office of Specialized Services. She works with students with disabilities to ensure equal access in the classroom and throughout campus. Abbe also co-facilitates a weekly social skills group for students on the autism spectrum as part of the College&#8217;s ENHANCE program. Abbe has previously served as the Advisor to Active Minds and was a founding member of the Wellness Coalition. Outside of work, Abbe can be found cheering her younger daughter on at various sports events or in the audience of a Broadway show.\u00a0 Her older daughter is a student at Johnson &amp; Wales University in Providence, RI.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span>  Reilly Cox, E-Board<\/p><div>\n<p>Reilly Cox joined Ramapo College in December 2021 and is the Office Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. He works with students to increase awareness of Registrar functions, oversees the office&#8217;s communications, and holds student information sessions during registration periods. Reilly is a proud Ramapo graduate, class of 2019, and was a Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University before coming back to Ramapo. Outside of work, Reilly enjoys going on a good hike (especially in a national park) or checking out a new movie.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"item\"><p class=\"question\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"fa-stack\"><i class=\"fa fa-circle fa-stack-2x\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-plus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-minus fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i><\/span> Ariana Rivera, E-Board<\/p><div>\n<p>Ariana Rivera joined Ramapo College in May, 2023 and is the Coordinator of Alumni &amp; Constituent Relations. She works to increase alumni engagement via events and social media as well as working with the Foundation to engage populations in the community, such as the Friends of Ramapo. Ariana is a proud alumna, class of 2018, and before starting at Ramapo, was an Event Coordinator for AM Best. 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