2026-2027
IHRC Executive Council
Marry Sung
President
she/her | Lewisville, TX
Marry is a rising junior studying Nursing at Rory Meyers with a minor in Psychology! Originally from Lewisville, TX, Marry loves painting, listening to music, playing volleyball (currently learning pickleball), and playing instruments in her free time. Her favorite IRHC memory would be planning service events with her co-VP of service last year. A fun fact about Marry would be that she has an adorable Labrador Retriever named Raven and crafted a bunch of origami for students in Kenya! Marry is so excited to serve as your President this year and can't wait to help create meaningful connections and advocate for NYU residents. Feel free to reach out to Marry with any ideas, suggestions, or even if you just need a friend to talk to at mns9947@nyu.edu! She is always willing and open to listening to everybody :)
Maria Eileen Wheeler
Vice President, Recognition & Development
She/her | OTTAWA, Canada
Vice President of Recognition & Development, Maria, is a second-year student studying Diplomatic Relations and Political Economy in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. During her first year, Maria served on the Paulson Hall Council in Recognition & Development, where she was inspired by the council’s energy and motivated to continue working with the broader NYU housing community. Her fondest Hall Council memory is trekking from Paulson to Palladium for IRHC meetings and bonding with her fellow executives along the way. Outside of IRHC, Maria is involved on campus as an Admissions Ambassador and editor for the West 4th Street Review. In her free time, she loves reading at coffee shops, shopping with friends, and exploring new art exhibitions. Don't hesitate to reach her via email or schedule an appointment during her Office Hours!
Ava Federici
Vice President, Advocacy
She/her | Hermosa Beach, California
Co-Vice President of Advocacy, Ava Federici, is a sophomore studying Business at Stern! She is originally from Hermosa Beach, CA, which is a small beach town in SoCal! Ava enjoys thrifting, estate sale hunting, shopping (basically spending money she shouldn't), mock trial, and occasionally reading. Last year she served as President for Paulson's Hall Council, PALS! Her favorite memories include spending time with the PALS E-Board planning our events, especially working with their Director of Events on PAL-O-WEEN!! Outside of IRHC, Ava enjoys debating for NYU's Model United Nations Team, volunteering for the International Model United Nations Association, and competing on NYU's Mock Trial Team. She can't wait to get to know each resident and work together throughout the year!! Please reach out at any point with any thoughts, ideas, or projects at amf10229@stern.nyu.edu!
Gabrielle Williams
Vice President, Advocacy
she/her | St. Louis, MI
Co-Vice President of Advocacy, Gabrielle Williams, is a sophomore in the Gallatin School of Individualized study with a concentration that brings together, business, legal studies, race studies, and behavioral neuroscience on a Pre-Law track. Gabrielle, who goes by Gabbie, was born in Arkansas but spent a majority of her childhood growing up in St. Louis, Missouri. Gabbie loves anything and everything artsy, she loves to visit museums, thrift, and exploring all there is to do in the city! She served as Director of Advocacy her Freshman year at Founders Hall and is excited to continue to work and advocate for the NYU community through her new position on IRHC. A fun fact about Gabbie is that she won a National Championship with her club soccer team in high school. She also loves to dance and takes professional classes at different studios around the city. Gabbie is so excited to serve as one of the VPs of Advocacy this year and can't wait to meet new people and act as a spokesperson for NYU residents!
Ivy Liu
Vice President, Business Administration
she/her | LPleasanton, CA & Chengdu China
VP of Business Administration Ivy Liu is a sophomore in Liberal Studies. Ivy split her childhood between Chengdu, China, and Pleasanton, CA. In her free time, she loves taking photos, painting, cooking, and exploring with friends. Some of her favorite hall council experiences include hosting the Spring Fling Mixer and the Founders Ultra Violet Live Talent Show.
Ivy is incredibly excited to serve as your VP of Business Administration for 2026–2027 to bring in more sponsors and opportunities. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have suggestions, ideas, or just want to get to know her :)
Alan Koren
Vice President, Communications
he/him | New york, ny
Vice President of Communications Alan Koren is a sophomore studying Global Public Health and Sociology on the Pre-Dental track. Originally from Brooklyn, NY (NYC native!), you can find Alan watching reality TV, finding new places to try coffee, listening to new music, or hanging with friends around campus. His favorite hall council memory is planning and organizing the Ultra Violet Live preliminary round at Rubin Hall, where he served as Director of Events (SUG@R!!). Alan is fluent in English and Russian, and enjoys embracing his culture. A fun fact about him is that he crochets really well, though he doesn’t have much time to do it. Alan is thrilled to serve as your Vice President of Communications and can't wait to create meaningful strides towards broadcasting the wonderful things Hall Council and IRHC are doing! Feel free to reach out with ideas, suggestions, or even for a chat at alankoren@nyu.edu
Annette McGuire
Vice President, Events
she/her | Santa Barbara, CA
Co-Vice President of Events, Annette McGuire was born in Michigan but calls Santa Barbara, California home. Annette majors in Drama, studying at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting with a BEMT minor, and is involved with Tonight at Wash, as well as Punch-liners Comedy. Previously, she served as President of 2nd Street Dorm, creating memorable events such as a Peanuts-themed Thanksgiving event and a Marty Supreme-themed Table Tennis Event. Her favorite IRHC memory was volunteering at Flurry, where she helped guide residents to lockers and then skated the night away! Annette is looking forward to making a lasting impact on the NYU residential community by planning inclusive and fun events for all!
Terry Lesane
Vice President, Events
he/Him | Brooklyn, NY
Co-Vice President of Events, Terry Lesane, is a sophomore studying politics at CAS with a minor in data science. He previously served as president of Brittany Hall. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, debating, and skating. His favorite hall memory is bonding with everyone at BALR. He is also a member of NYU’s CEDA team, where he travels nationwide to debate. Terry is so excited to serve as your VP of events this year; he can’t wait to meet all of you.
Ellis DaSilva
Vice President, Service
she/her | San Jose, California
Co-Vice President of Service, Ellis DaSilva, is a junior studying Dramatic Writing at Tisch, with a double major in Psychology. Originally from the Bay Area, she loves writing stories, swimming, and collecting Star Wars action figures. Her favorite hall council memory is bonding with her CASA team and attending Marry/Kara's service events! Outside of IRHC, you can find her working at the NYU Bookstore, running NYU Welcome orientation programs, or writing in the Third North basement for the WSN Arts column. Some fun facts about her are that she has an intense love for her calico cat, Sakura, she's left-handed, and she hopes to pursue a career as a Social Worker! Ellis is thrilled to serve as one of your Co-Vice Presidents with Rosa, and hopes to make a lasting impact on the IRHC community! Feel free to contact her with questions, suggestions, or someone to talk to at erd9848@nyu.edu
Housie Maguire
Mascot
They/them | New york, ny
Housie Maguire is the official mascot of NYU’s Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRHC) and the ultimate residence hall icon. From hyping up events to popping up around campus, Housie is here to bring a little more fun and school spirit to residential life.
Whether they’re making an appearance at Flurry, exploring NYU, or getting into their latest adventure, you never know where Housie will show up next. Keep an eye out; you might just spot them around the halls!
Rosa Morel
Vice President, Service
she/they | South Bend, Indiana
Rosa Morel is a Co-Vice President of Service in IRHC this year! She is a Global Liberal Studies and Romance Languages double major in LS and CAS, respectively, and she is also pursuing a Translation Studies minor. She speaks French fluently and has taken Spanish since she was five and Arabic since she was 11. Learning languages and speaking with others is one of her great passions, along with watching movies, playing her flute, singing, and attempting to lure cats in for chin scratches. Last year, Rosa was the Director of Service on Lipton's hall council. Her fondest memory from that time was performing Persimmon by The Army, The Navy at her hall's UVL. She is so excited to plan and run exciting and engaging service events for IRHC this year! Feel free to contact her with suggestions and ideas, or just to chat, at rkm9437@nyu.edu