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
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

2024 Region 9 CAL-CAAN Conference Committee

Name Institution Position
Shonda Goward San Jose State University 2024 Conference Co-Chair
Gaby Nuno California State University-Stanislaus 2024 Conference Co-Chair
Christina Jackson University of California-Davis Communications Coordinator
Kathryn (KP) Palmieri San Jose State University Entertainment and Hospitality Coordinator
Diana ElAlami University of Nevada-Reno Exhibitor/Sponsor Coordinator
Moises Olavarrieta Pepperdine University Health and Wellness Coordinator
Tashauna Stewart University of Nevada-Las Vegas Networking Coordinator
Kaitlyn Baumgartner Lee California State University-Chico Program and Keynote Coordinator
Kaitlyn Baumgartner Lee
California State University-Chico Proposal Co-Coordinator 
Jennifer Maitland
University of California-Irvine Proposal Co-Coordinator 
Crissy Diaz University of California-Santa Cruz Service Coordinator
Amanda Bradstock-Waitz California State University-Northridge Volunteer Coordinator