Leadership Directory

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

  • Allison Ewing-Cooper
    Allison Ewing-Cooper Region Chair 2024-2026 University of Arizona Region 10
  • Breanna Watkins
    Breanna Watkins Awards Coordinator 2023-2025 University of Arizona
  • Jordan Truex
    Jordan Truex Communications Coordinator 2024-2026 Utah State University
  • Rachel Messenger
    Rachel Messenger Inclusive Excellence Chair 2023-2025 Utah Valley University
  • Kami A. Merrifield
    Kami A. Merrifield Mentoring Chair 2024-2026 University of Arizona
  • Tom Liljegren
    Tom Liljegren Research & Scholarship Coordinator 2024-2026 Utah State University
  • Meredith Parker
    Meredith Parker Professional Development Chair 2024-2026 University of Arizona

Liaisons

  • Jared Burton
    Jared Burton Two-Year Institution Liaision 2024-2025 Pima Community College
  • Karla Marie García
    Karla Marie García Arizona Liaison 2024-2026 Pima Community College-West
  • Carianne Hatch
    Carianne Hatch Colorado Liaison 2024-2026 Colorado Mesa University
  • Chris Ricci 2-Year New Mexico Liaison 2024-2026 Central New Mexico Community College
  • Anna Mae Apodaca
    Anna Mae Apodaca 4-Year New Mexico Liaison 2022-2025 University of New Mexico
  • Verl Long
    Verl Long 2-Year Utah Liaison 2024-2026 Salt Lake Community College
  • David Oakeson
    David Oakeson 4-Year Utah Liaison 2023-2025 Utah Valley University
  • Carly Valenti 4-Year Wyoming Liaison 2023-2025 University of Wyoming
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