Leadership Directory

The Region has many opportunities for involvement, including several leadership and volunteer positions. Please contact the Region Chair for information on how to get involved. 

Region Chair & Steering Committee

  • Sarah Scheidel
    Sarah Scheidel Chair 2023-2025 University of Connecticut Region 1
  • Carlton Jones
    Carlton Jones 2023 and 2024 Conference Co-Chair University of Connecticut
  • Lisa Giudici
    Lisa Giudici 2024 and 2025 Conference Co-Chair University of Rhode Island
  • Sue O'Neill Communications Co-Chair 2023-2025 University of Massachusetts-Lowell
  • Kristin Bennett
    Kristin Bennett Communications Co-Chair 2024-2026 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
  • Ryan Braeger
    Ryan Braeger Awards & Recognition Co-Chair 2023-2025 Saint Michael's College
  • Stacia White Awards & Recognition Co-Chair 2024-2026 Johnson& Wales University
  • Chad Brown Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair 2023-2025 SUNY Canton-College of Technology
  • Monique Cooper Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair 2024-2026 University of Massachusetts-Boston
  • Cindy Firestein
    Cindy Firestein Membership & Engagement Co-Chair 2023-2025 Simmons University
  • Marissa Balogh Membership & Engagement Co-Chair 2024-2026 University of New Haven

Liaisons

  • Vacant Canada Liaison
  • Dan Covino Connecticut Liaison 2023-2025 University of Hartford
  • Taryn Carson Maine Liaison 2023-2025 Husson University
  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser Massachusetts Liaison 2023-2025 Boston University
  • Stephanie Kirylych New Hampshire Liaison 2024-2026 University of New Hampshire-Manchester
  • Laura McArdle
    Laura McArdle New York Liaison 2024-2026 Syracuse University
  • Matthew Moquin
    Matthew Moquin Rhode Island Liaison 2022-2024 and 2024-2026 Providence College
  • Eric Braun
    Eric Braun Vermont Liaison 2024-2026 University of Vermont
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