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

  • Shalece Nuttall
    Shalece Nuttall Region Chair 2022-2025 Utah Valley University Region 10
  • Breanna Watkins
    Breanna Watkins Awards Coordinator 2023-2025 University of Arizona
  • Jordan Truex
    Jordan Truex Communications Coordinator 2022-2024 Utah State University
  • Rachel Messenger
    Rachel Messenger Diversity Coordinator 2023-2025 Utah Valley University
  • Carianne Hatch Mentoring Coordinator 2022-2024 Colorado Mesa University
  • Tom Liljegren
    Tom Liljegren Research & Scholarship Coordinator 2023-2025 Utah State University
  • Meredith Parker
    Meredith Parker Technology Coordinator 2022-2024 University of Arizona

Liaisons

  • Vacant 2 year Arizona Liaison
  • Allison Ewing-Cooper
    Allison Ewing-Cooper 4 year Arizona Liaison 2023-2025 University of Arizona
  • Vacant 2 year Colorado Liaison
  • John Tran
    John Tran 4 year Colorado Liaison 2023-2025 University of Colorado Boulder
  • Vacant 2 year New Mexico Liaison
  • Anna Mae Apodaca
    Anna Mae Apodaca 4 year New Mexico Liaison 2022-2025 University of New Mexico
  • Deborah Decker 2 year Utah Liaison 2022-2024 Utah Tech University
  • David Oakeson
    David Oakeson 4 year Utah Liaison 2023-2025 Utah Valley University
  • Vacant 2 year Wyoming Liaison
  • Carly Valenti 4 year Wyoming Liaison 2023-2025 University of Wyoming
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