LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY- REGION 9

The Pacific Region consists of academic advising professionals from American Samoa, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, and Northern Mariana Islands. In October 2009, inaugural operating procedures were voted on and approved by region members. The Region 9 Steering Committee helps set regional direction by establishing goals and outcomes, providing assistance in establishing the budget, and providing carry-over historical perspective during transitions of regional leadership. The Steering Committee typically meets on a monthly basis and then in person at the annual and regional conferences. The Region 9 Steering Committee is made up of 14-17 members from the region and truly represents the diversity of the region, as well as represents each state and territory within the region. 


Region Chair & Steering Committee

name institution position
Matt Markin California State University - San Bernardino Region Chair (2021-2023)
Cheri Souza University of California - Berkeley Past Region Chair (2019-2021)
Thomas McGraw University of California - Riverside Community College Liaison (2019-2024)
Anthea Yugawa University of California - Berkeley Diversity Coordinator (2019-2024)
Michael Cersosimo Loyola Marymount University Graduate Student Coordinator (2020-2023)
Arline Leon Guerrero University of Guam Membership and Awards Coordinator (2020-2023)
Aysia Ferrer University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Social Media and Communications Coordinator (2022-2024)
Maria Domingo California State University - San Bernardino  Professional Development Coordinator (2020-2022)
Rakel Engles La Sierra University California State Liaison (2022-2024)
Kristy Yoshikawa Kapi'olani Community College Hawaii State Liaison (2018-2022)
Marcedes Butler University of Nevada - Las Vegas Nevada State Liaison (2018-2022)
     
     
Rakel Engles La Sierra University 2022 Conference Chair (2021-2023)
María E. Grandoné California State University-Dominguez Hills 2022 Conference Chair (2021-2023)

2023 Regions 8/9/10 Joint Conference Committee

Name Institution Position
Erica Compton College of Western Idaho 2023 Conference Co-Chair
Maria Aladjova University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2023 Conference Co-Chair
Janelle Yasukochi University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2023 Conference Co-Chair
Jordan Truex Utah State University  2023 Conference Co-Chair
Lesley Gerein University of Calgary Proposals Coordinator
Jessica Woods University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Program Coordinator
Jonah Foster Nevada State College Health and Wellness Coordinator
Christina Perez University of Nevada-Las Vegas Keynote Coordinator
Jaime Carbajal University of Nevada-Las Vegas Hospitality Coordinator
Stefany Sigler Nevada State College Service Project Co-Coordinator
Tayler Mesnard Nevada State College Service Project Co-Coordinator
Eric Michael University of Nevada-Las Vegas Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Kaliya Rush University of Nevada-Las Vegas Volunteer Co-Coordinator
Breanna Watkins University of Arizona Communication Coordinator
Shalece Nuttall Utah Valley University Exhibitor/Sponsor Coordinator