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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

Thomas Shelly Region Chair 2024-2026 Oregon State University Region 8
Lesley Gerein Awards Chair 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 University of Calgary
Jordan Ngo Communications Chair 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 University of British Columbia
Janine Mayers Inclusive Excellence Chair 2023-2025 and 2025-2027 University of Victoria
Taylor Mather Mentoring Chair 2024-2027 Big Bend Community College
Michelle Strowbridge Professional Development Chair 2025-2027 Oregon State University

Liaisons

Vacant Two-Year Institution Liaison 2024-2026
Vacant Alaska Liaison 2024-2026
Holly Gillespie Alberta Liasion 2024-2026 Mount Royal University
Megan Wurster British Columbia Liaison 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 University of Victoria
Jing Yao British Columbia Liaison 2025-2027 University of British Columbia
Josee Ward Idaho Liaison 2024-2026 College of Western Idaho
Mandi McCarthy-Rogers Montana Liaison 2024-2026 Montana State University
Suzanne Forrester Montana Liaison 2025-2027 University of Montana-Western
Rachel Allen Oregon Liaison 2024-2026 University of Oregon
April Cannon Washington Liaison 2024-2026 Clarke College
Veronica Mendez-Liaina Washington Liaison 2025-2027 Spokane Falls Community College-Pullman
Vacant Yukon Liaison 2025-2027

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