Resident Directors

McKeon Hall 

Savanah Manos
Resident Director for First-Year Students
212-636-7100
[email protected]

Savanah joined Fordham's Office of Residential Life team as a Resident Director in October 2021.  She currently supervises and leads a team of 12 Resident Assistants and Resident First-Year Mentors in McKeon Hall.  Savanah focuses on creating a collaborative, communicative, and purpose-driven environment where residents are able to creatively express their truest selves and develop the skills needed to "go forth and set the world on fire." She also seeks to make the first-year experience one that is conducive to growth, learning, exploration, and connection to themselves, their peers, the university, and the world around them.

Savanah Manos is a graduate of Fordham University Lincoln Center where she received her Master’s in the Science of Teaching under the Graduate School of Education in 2021. She also earned her Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Theatre from Fordham University in 2020. During her time as a student, Savanah worked with a diverse student population across first-year, upper-class, and graduate students as both a Resident Assistant and a Resident First-Year Mentor. Savanah also spent time working with Fordham’s Undergraduate Admissions office during her tenure as a student organizing & recruiting student ambassadors and supporting admissions counselors. In addition to a passion for the Fordham community, Savanah brings her unique experiences and skill sets garnered from working for both the New York City Department of Education and the Walt Disney Company in recent years.

Jassadi Moore
Resident Director for First-Year Students
212-636-7100
[email protected]

Jassadi Moore is a Resident Director of First Years in McKeon Hall. She is currently supervising a total of twelve Resident Assistants and Resident First-Year Mentors and advises Residence Hall Association (RHA). Jassadi is passionate about student advocacy and sense of belonging on campus. As a first-generation minority college student, she is devoted to highlighting equity and diversity within her work. She loves working with all students and is continuously bringing her positive energy into the spaces she enters, because impact and interpersonal connections is what drives her in the world of higher education.

Jassadi Moore is a recent Master's graduate from Rutgers University studying Student Affairs and Higher Education. During her time at Rutgers, she worked in Reslife as a Program Coordinator for an international student program, Global Roommates Program. She was also a Graduate Assistant at the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, which focused on programming and opportunities for Black student experiences on campus. She served as an ACUHO-I intern just across the street at Juilliard in the summer of 2022, so she’s excited to be back in the Lincoln Center area. She is originally from Ann Arbor, MI and got her bachelor degrees from Michigan State University in 2018; double majoring in Arts & Humanities, and Human Development & Family Studies, with a minor in Peace & Justice. Jassadi is looking forward to continuing her explorations on the East Coast. Jassadi is passionate about the arts and uplifting communities! She also has a dog named Blanco who is just as excited to be part of the Fordham team.

McMahon Hall 

Mallory Kravitz
Resident Director for First Year and Upper-Class Students 
212-636-7100
[email protected] 

Mallory Kravitz (she/her) is working towards completing her Master's in Strategic Leadership and holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Mallory has a background in Residence Life both as an undergraduate RA and professional staff member at Shippensburg, as well as experience in Undergraduate Admissions with Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. Mallory strives to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where all students feel welcome and valued. One of her biggest goals is to give students the room to challenge themselves and grow into their fullest potential, so they can continue to be the best humans possible. Mallory believes in seeking discomfort, which is a key element in her mentorship and leadership. Mallory is ecstatic to be a part of the Fordham family, and brings plenty of enthusiasm, joy, and energy along with her.

Rachel Rivera (she/her) is a McMahon Hall Resident Director supervising nine Resident Assistants on floors 11 through 20. She is a graduate of Rider University where she received her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Services with a concentration in school counseling. At Rider, she served as a Graduate Community Director for three years. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Montclair State University where she studied Psychology with minors in Social Work and Child Advocacy & Policy. Since joining the world of Residence Life in 2018, Rachel has been a dedicated member of the community. She has worked at several institutions, creating meaningful relationships and developing inclusive environments.

Rachel prides herself on her person-centered approach to leadership. She believes that human connection and kindness are the keys to success and beauty in life. Her biggest passion is helping guide future leaders throughout their collegiate careers and beyond. She seeks to encourage a fun and safe environment for all to grow through their college experience. In her free time, you can find Rachel enjoying the Jersey shore or exploring the city.