ARSA BOARD
Bryan Mark Urbsaitis, PhD, MA, Director
Bryan earned his PhD at New York University in International Education and Documentary Filmmaking degree at CUNY Hunter College. He has taught in Japan, Vietnam, and the United States. From New York, he directs our team and makes sure everything happens to support our health & cycling goals. bryurb@gmail.com
Erin Rice, MA, Assistant Director
Erin graduated with her MA from NYU in International Education and has taught in the United Arab Emirates and Morocco. From Portland, Oregon and coordinates many aspects of the annual rides, providing support to the Director and the Team. erinmichalarice@gmail.com
Rhashida Hilliard, PhD, Education Coordinator
Rhashida earned her PhD at New York University in International Education and a Master of Arts in Spanish Language & Literature at CUNY Brooklyn College. From New York, she teaches in several NYC schools and provides support to our team. rxhilliard@gmail.com
Tshiamo Moela, Logistics Coordinator
Tshiamo earned his degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. From Kimberley, he works in the non-for-profit sector and with various government organizations. With broad experience and knowledge of South Africa he helps organize logistics for our annual rides. tshiamo.moela@gmail.com
Mkandla Melusi, Outreach Coordinator
Melusi received degrees from UNISA in Business Management and University of Pretoria in Business Entrepreneurship. From Alberton, he is a cyclist and activist and leads the local team on our annual rides. melusi.mkandla@yahoo.com