Seton Hall University · Communication South Orange, New Jersey

Andrew Dalton

Community organizer, mediator & campus communicator

I build the systems that hold a community together — student government, campus ministry, residence halls, local campaigns — then run the events, surveys, and conversations that keep them working.

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About

Andrew Dalton

I'm a Communication major at Seton Hall University who ended up, almost by accident, running a lot of committees. It started with a student representative seat on my hometown school board and a teen advisory board that raised money for the local fire house. It hasn't really stopped since.

These days that means mentoring 40 residents as a Resident Assistant, co-chairing Campus Ministry's E-board, and producing a podcast for the university's Career Center. The through-line is the same wherever I show up: listen carefully, write it down accurately, and build something the community actually uses.

Outside of campus governance, I've managed ice cream shops, planned a two-day retreat for 50 students, and built a campaign website from scratch for a New Jersey mayoral race. I like the parts of leadership that don't get talked about much — the surveys, the follow-up emails, the mediated roommate conversation at 11pm.

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The Record

Roles, in session order
College
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Resident Assistant & Cohort LeaderCurrent
Housing and Residence Life
Aug 2025 – Present

Support 40 residents through social and academic pressures, mediate roommate conflicts, and mentor a cohort of incoming RAs. Named Seton Hall RA of the Year, 2025–2026.

02
Live Events CoordinatorCurrent
Student Activities Board
Jun 2026 – Present

Research and pitch performers students actually want, then work with an entertainment firm and university departments to vet, approve, and market each event.

03
E-Board Co-ChairCurrent
Campus Ministry
Aug 2025 – Present

Plan monthly fellowship events, co-organized a two-day overnight retreat for 50 students, and run a social media series aimed at destigmatizing campus ministry.

04
Survey SquadCurrent
Division of Student Services
Jan 2026 – Present

Design student feedback surveys, analyze results, and present findings and recommendations directly to university officials.

05
Desk AssistantCurrent
Housing and Residence Life
Aug 2025 – Present

Served as first responder for issues and incidents reported at the front desk; selected to assist with interviewing and training new hires.

06
Committee Chair & Senator
Student Government Association
Sep 2024 – May 2026

Launched "Can Your Fines," letting students donate to a food bank for credit toward a parking ticket, and built relationships with 20+ South Orange business owners.

07
Podcast Producer & Co-Host
The Career Center
Jan 2026 – Aug 2026

Source and pre-interview guests, plan episode questions and marketing, then film, edit, and produce the final cut.

High School
01
GLOW Program Peer Mentor
Highland Park High School
Jan 2023 – Dec 2024

Modeled inclusive practices and social skills for students with disabilities in a self-contained setting, taught life and vocational skills like public transportation and grocery shopping, and organized social outings beyond the school day.

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Student Representative
Highland Park Board of Education
Sep 2023 – Jun 2024

Compiled bi-weekly reports on district news, achievements, and events for the Board, and met with students, teachers, and principals to surface issues and propose solutions.

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Case Files

Initiatives, start to finish
Program Design

Can Your Fines

Designed and launched an SGA program letting students donate to a local food bank in exchange for credit toward a parking ticket — turning a routine fine into a community contribution.

→ Ongoing SGA program
Peer Mentorship

Glow

Served as a peer mentor in Highland Park High School's GLOW (Growth and Learning Outside Walls) program, modeling inclusive practices for students with disabilities and teaching life and vocational skills like public transportation and grocery shopping.

→ 2 years, self-contained program
Fundraising

First Aid & Fire House Drive

Planned and ran a fundraiser for Highland Park's first aid squad and fire house as a Mayor's Teen Advisory Board member, funding updated equipment for both.

→ $6,000+ raised
Faith & Fellowship

Campus Ministry

Helped plan a two-day overnight retreat for 50 college students and manage a social media series aimed at destigmatizing Campus Ministry, growing both attendance and engagement.

→ 50-student retreat, ongoing series
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Skills & Recognition

Tools

Canva Microsoft Word Microsoft Teams

Practiced in the field

Community organizing Conflict mediation Event planning Survey design & analysis Social media & outreach Public presentation
Andrew Dalton holding his Resident Assistant of the Year plaque Award — 2025–2026

Resident Assistant of the Year

Seton Hall University, Housing and Residence Life