Name: Maddie Greenberg
Year: Senior
Hometown: Westchester County, New York.
Age: 20
Major: Environmental Science and Policy with a minor in chemistry.
Maddie was one of the first people I met here at FSU almost three years ago now, and every day since then she has amazed me with the number of organizations she’s involved in! I got to sit down with her and shed some light on Maddie’s journey and a particular organization she is a part of, The National Residence Hall Honorary.
Her Campus (HC): How did you end up here at FSU, all the way from New York?
Maddie Greenburg (MG): When I was searching for colleges, it was really important to me to go to a big school with research opportunities, lots of ways to get involved on campus and a really strong sense of community. As much as I love New York, I knew that I wanted to experience a new place in college. My high school choir teacher is an FSU alum and had always talked about how amazing FSU is. So I decided to apply here, and it was truly the best decision I’ve made.
HC: What drove your desire to get involved on campus?
MG: I have always been driven to serve others. It’s the basis for everything I do. I was fortunate enough to participate in the Service Leadership Seminar my freshman year and that really propelled me to get involved. Seeing all of the successful student leaders at SLS truly inspired me, and they encouraged me to be involved on campus.
HC: What organizations are you a part of now? And what are your titles in each?
MG: Currently, I am involved in a few different organizations. I am a Founding Member and current Secretary of the SGA Mental Health Council and a member of Garnet & Gold Key Leadership Honorary. I serve as a mentor with PeaceJam Southeast (one of the greatest organizations I’ve been a part of). I also serve as the President of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).
HC: What is NRHH?
MG: The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is the only honor society that recognizes and supports exceptional residential student leaders. Through our core values of recognition and service, we strive to give back to the Housing community as well as support and encourage our member’s personal and professional growth. The Garnet & Gold Chapter was founded in 1982, and we have a strong history of excellence.
HC: How did you get involved in NRHH?
MG: I first heard about NRHH when I lived in Landis Hall my first year. I wanted to get involved and heard that NRHH was a great way to be involved in the Housing community, so I applied and got accepted.
HC: What do you do as the president?
MG: One of my main duties is to serve as the National Voting Representative for our chapter at our Regional (SAACURH) & National (NACURH) conferences. I have the opportunity to vote on legislation that directly affects our chapter and our community, and I am really proud to be able to serve FSU in this capacity. Additionally, I run all of our Exec and General Body Meetings, and I act as the official liaison for our sister organization: The Inter-Residence Hall Council. I ensure that our chapter is reaching our fullest potential and that our members are being supported in every way possible.
HC: How does NRHH work with University Housing?
MG: Housing has really become my life. Being able to serve a community of over 6,700 residents is truly an honor, but my community of NRHH members is where I find my biggest source of pride. Seeing these leaders excel both in and out of the classroom is truly amazing to witness. And I get to share that pride with others in the Housing community. Through NRHH, I get to recognize each and every individual who works within Housing from the wonderful Custodial & Maintenance teams who keep our halls beautiful to the people working in the Housing office in the SLC who keep our department running. I really am grateful for the opportunity to lead, serve and recognize with NRHH.