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.

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Region Chair & Steering Committee

Cara Wetzel Region Chair 2024-2025 Purdue University
Jaimie Engle Past Region Chair 2023-2025 DePaul University
Rachel Pawlowski Awards Chair 2023-2025 Wayne State University
Morgan Smith Communications Chair 2024-2026 University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Jacquelyn Thomas-Miller Inclusive Excellence Chair 2024-2026 Purdue University
Karen Spangler Mentoring Chair 2024-2026 Ball State University

Liaisons

Bryce Johnsen Illinois Liaison 2023-2025 Governors State University
Leslie Marlatt Indiana Liaison 2023-2025 Manchester University
Rachel Pawlowski Michigan Liaison 2024-2026 Wayne State University
Amber Lohrey Ohio Liaison 2023-2025 Miami University-Middletown
Vacant Ontario/Nunavut Liaison 2024-2026
Ericka Wade Wisconsin Liaison 2024-2026 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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