LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY - REGION 1

The Northeast Region consists of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Quebec, and the Eastern Provinces of Canada. The Region has many opportunities for membership involvement, including area representation and volunteer positions.  Please contact any member of the Steering Committee for information regarding NACADA.

Region Chair & Steering Committee

Name Institution Position
Sarah Scheidel University of Connecticut Region Chair (2023-2025)
Jen Keene-Crouse University of Massachusetts Lowell Region Chair (2021-2023)
Carlton Jones University of Connecticut 2024 Conference Co-Chair 
Lisa Giudici University of Rhode Island 2024 Conference Co-Chair 
Sue O'Neill University of Massachusetts Lowell Communications Chair (2021-2023)
Ryan Braeger Saint Michael's College Awards & Recognition Co-Chair (2023-2025) 
Vacant   Awards & Recognition Co-Chair (2022-2024) 
Monica Stellmacher   Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair (2021-2023)
Carey Manifold CUNY-Kingsborough Community College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair (2022-2024)
Cindy Firestein Simmons University Membership & Engagement Co-Chair (2023-2025)
Vacant   Membership & Engagement Co-Chair (2022-2024)
Liaisons

Name Institution Position
Vacant   Canada Liaison (2021-2023)
Roberta Rogers Trinity College  Connecticut Liaison (2021-2023)
Taryn Carson The University of Maine Maine Liaison (2021-2023)
Brendan Fraser Boston University Massachusetts Liaison (2023-2025)
Neena Fink Southern New Hampshire University New Hampshire Liaison (2021-2023)
Lauren Meyer Syracuse University New York Liaison (2022-2024)
Matthew Moquin Providence College Rhode Island Liaison (2022-2024)
Christin Martin Norwich University Vermont Liaison (2022-2024)
2024 Conference Committee

Name Institution Position
Carlton Jones University of Connecticut 2024 Conference Co-Chair
Lisa Giudici University of Rhode Island 2024 Conference Co-Chair
Derek Pooley Syracuse University Hospitality/Reception/Vendor/Region 1 Cares Co-Coordinator
Courtney Witherspoon University of Connecticut Hospitality/Reception/Vendor/Region 1 Cares Co-Coordinator
Valerie Como Bentley University Program Co-Coordinator
Jennifer Vamvakas Connecticut State Community College–Tunxis Campus
Program Co-Coordinator
Jenna Hartwell University of Connecticut Registration Co-Coordinator
Ali Ressing Northeastern University Registration Co-Coordinator
Melody Smith Bentley University Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Tiffany Goodall Bentley University Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Carlota Deseda Syracuse University Evaluation Co-Coordinator
Quinton Callahan Boston University Evaluation Co-Coordinator
Rachel Bargoot Northeastern University General Member/Graduate Programs Co-Coordinator
Olivia Raykovich Northeastern University General Member/Graduate Programs Co-Coordinator
Jessica Groves University of Connecticut General Member/First Timers Luncheon Co-Coordinator
Chelsea Zabel University of Connecticut General Member/First Timers Luncheon Co-Coordinator
Sue O'Neill University of Massachusetts Lowell Communications Co-Coordinator
Kristin Bennett CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Communications Co-Coordinator