About Ram Van

The Ram Van has provided safe, affordable, and reliable transportation between the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses since 1981.

The Ram Van relies heavily on the 130+ student workers who drive, dispatch, fuel, and coordinate maintenance of our 50+ vehicle fleet. All student-workers are extensively trained in driving safety and emergency protocols.

Ram Vans seat 14 passengers and are customized for the safety and comfort of our passengers. This year, we will safely and efficiently transport over 250,000 passengers between campuses.

Meet the Team

Behind the scenes, Ram Van is run by three full-time administrators and one part-time administrator.

Plinio Gonzalez, MBA
Director

Plinio worked at Ram Van for his entire undergraduate career from Fall 2004 to Spring 2008. He graduated from GSB in May 2008 and returned to Ram Van as an administrator in 2017. In 2023, he received a Master's in Business Administration from GSB. In his free time, Plinio enjoys spending time with his dog, Kylo Ren.

Robbie Noeldechen, MBA, MA
Assistant Director

Robbie worked at Ram Van as a student worker from October 2016 through May 2020. Robbie returned as an administrator in July 2021. He is a proud Triple Ram (FCRH '19, GSAS '20, GSB '26). In his free time, Robbie enjoys spending time with his wife, cooking new recipes, and gaming. 

Jay Toro
Operations Manager

Jay worked at Ram Van as a student worker from Fall 2023 to Spring 2026. They graduated from FCLC with a BS in May 2026, and returned to Ram Van as an administrator 2 weeks later. In their free time, Jay enjoys taking advantage of NYC’s extensive public transit network to explore different parts of the city. 

Alyssa Marotta Rivas, Ed.D, MA
Administrator

Alyssa began working at Ram Van during Early Arrival before her sophomore year. She graduated with a degree in Marketing from GSB in 2013. She returned as a part-time administrator in 2014 while pursuing her master's in School Counseling and just completed her Ed.D in Educational Leadership. She is a full-time School Counselor at a high school in NJ and works for Ram Van part-time.  In her free time, Alyssa enjoys snowboarding, reading, going to Yankees games, and playing with her daughter.