Spotlight on Rhodeliza “Rhea” Morallos
By Rhea Morallos and Brent Davis
Rhea Morallos has been our Controller since this October. In January, she will assume this position full time. Rhea is her nickname and is short for Rhodeliza which is a combination of her parents’ names; her father is Rodolfo and mother is Fideliza. She was born in the Philippines where she graduated from Dela Salle University with a bachelor’s in accountancy, eventually becoming a CPA. After coming to the United States, she got her MBA from the University of Illinois. She previously worked at AUHS in the accounting department in the early years of this university.
Rhea is married with two daughters. She and her husband, Arnold, have been married for 25 years. They have two daughters. Her older daughter, Alisaundre, is in her final year of Law School at Loyola-Chicago. Her undergraduate degree was International Business from the University of Illinois where she received a scholarship to play golf. Rhea’s younger daughter, Annika, is a freshman at Gonzaga, majoring in Biology and rowing on the women’s team. Rhea, herself, enjoys playing golf and watching movies with her husband. She also volunteers at her church, Our Lady of Refuge.
With respect to the church, she informs us that “My education and family values were molded by the Catholic Christian faith. Our family mantra is to Dream, Achieve and Share – In service to God and in service to others.” These values align with those of AUHS which drew her to work here. Her ultimate dream is “for my daughters to be good citizens of the Lord and continue to share our blessings back to the community.”
As we dream, achieve, and share together, let us shine the spotlight on Rhea Morallos and her dreams and values. God bless you, Rhea!
