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

Thomas Shelly Region Chair 2024-2026 Oregon State University Region 8
Lesley Gerein Awards & Scholarship Coordinator 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 University of Calgary
Jordan Ngo Communications Coordinator 2023-2025 University of British Columbia
Janine Mayers Inclusive Excellence Chair 2023-2025 University of Victoria
Taylor Mather Two-Year College Coordinator 2024-2026 Big Bend Community College

Liaisons

Vacant Alaska Liaison
Holly Gillespie Alberta Liasion 2024-2026 Mount Royal University
Amy Gamble Alberta Liaison 2023-2026 Lethbridge College
Megan Wurster British Columbia Liaison 2022-2025 University of Victoria
Aysha Haq British Columbia Liaison 2023-2026 Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Josee Ward Idaho Liaison 2024-2026 College of Western Idaho
Denali Minnick Idaho Liaison 2023-2025 College of Western Idaho
Mandi McCarthy-Rogers Montana Liaison 2024-2026 Montana State University
Sara Heller Montana Liaison 2023-2025 Montana State University
Rachel Allen Oregon Liaison 2024-2026 University of Oregon
Michelle Strowbridge Oregon Liaison 2023-2025 Oregon State University
April Cannon Washington Liaison 2024-2026 Clarke College
Rebecca Brooks Washington Liaison 2022-2025 Pierce College-Puyallup
Vacant Yukon Liaison 2024-2026

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