LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY - REGION 2

The Mid-Atlantic Region consists of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The Region has one Region Chair, and each area has an Area Representative to promote NACADA and academic advising within the Region and area.

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
Lisa Yamin Virginia Commonwealth University Region Chair (2022-2024)
Amber King Delaware Technical Community College Past Region Chair (2020-2022) 
Akeyla Porcher Old Dominion University Communications Chair (2022-2024)
Emily Vedder Virginia Tech University Awards Chair (2023-2025)
Erica Stubblefield Bon Secour Memorial College of Nursing Membership and Mentor Coordinator (2022-2024)
Joyce Ellenwood Virginia State University Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement Chair (2023-2025)
 Liaisons

Name Institution Position
Moria Curtis University of Delaware Delaware Liaison (2020-2024)
Evan Frejo Johns Hopkins University District of Columbia Liaison (2023-2024)
Monique Ransom University of Maryland Baltimore County Maryland Liaison (2020-2024)
Claude Taylor Monmouth University New Jersey Liaison (2023-2025)
Rita Berson Drexel University Eastern Pennsylvania Liaison (2023-2025)
Musiette Clay Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania Liaison (2023-2025)
Wayne Adams George Mason University Virginia Liaison (2023-2025)

 

2024 Region Conference Committee
Name Institution Position
Sarah Bechtel Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Conference Co-Chair
Crystal Stafford Virginia Community College System Conference Co-Chair
Timothy Saarinen Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Exhibitor/Sponsor Coordinator
Todd Byers Old Dominion University Hospitality Coordinator
Devin Erb Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Hospitality Coordinator
Kathleen Vancheri Passaic County Community College Hospitality Coordinator
Amanda Armstrong Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Proposals/Program Coordinator
Rita Berson Drexel University Proposals/Program Coordinator
Kendyl Walker University of Maryland Baltimore County Proposals/Program Coordinator
Grace Burden Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Registration Coordinator
Nasim Schwab Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Registration Coordinator
Lauren Thomas Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Technology Coordinator
Karen Meister Virginia Commonwealth University Volunteer Coordinator
Sophia Miriam McCleaf Penn State University-Mont Alto Volunteer Coordinator
Susan Raitman Rowan College at Burlington County Volunteer Coordinator