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 |
| Maria Grandone |
University of California-Irvine |
Region Chair (2023-2025) |
| Matt Markin |
California State University-San Bernardino |
Past Region Chair (2021-2023) |
| Thomas McGraw |
University of California-Riverside |
Community College Liaison (2019-2024) |
| Anthea Yugawa |
University of California-Berkeley |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator (2019-2024) |
| Shannon Mark |
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Graduate Advising Coordinator (2023-2025) |
| Marcedes Butler |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas |
Membership and Awards Coordinator (2023-2025) |
| Aysia Ferrer |
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Social Media and Communications Coordinator (2022-2024) |
| Michael Cersosimo |
Loyola Marymount University |
Professional Development Coordinator (2023-2025) |
| Rakel Engles |
La Sierra University |
California Liaison (2022-2024) |
| Derek Furukawa |
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa |
Pacific Liaison (2023-2025) |
| Diana ElAlami |
University of Nevada-Reno |
Nevada Liaison (2023-2025) |
| Maria Aladjova |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas |
2023 Conference Chair |
| Janelle Yasukochi |
University of Nevada-Las Vegas |
2023 Conference Chair |
| Gaby Nuno |
California State University-Stanislaus |
2024 Conference Chair |
| Shonda Goward |
San Jose State University |
2024 Conference Chair |