Each NAFSA region is governed by an elected chair and a team comprised of colleagues from different areas within international education.

If you have questions about a specific area of international education, would like to find additional resources or networking feel free to contact one of our staff below. We are happy to work with you on any questions you have. During the year we will put on webinars and provide support through the region via email, phone, and conference sessions. For more information please join our newsletter. Learn how to sponsor our newsletter.

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Brynn Smith

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Brynn Smith
The Evergreen State College
Chair, Region I

Emma Rinaldi

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Emma Rinaldi
University of Oregon
Conference Planner, Region I

Megan Moonfall

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Linfield University
Conference Planner Apprentice, Region 1

Karissa Ringel

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Karissa Ringel
Western Washington University
Past-Conference Planner, Region I

Adria Buncal

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Oregon State University
ISSS Representative, Region I

Tylo Ward

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WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA) Representative - Provider, Region 1

Rachael Fahrenbach

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Oregon State University
Education Abroad (EA) Representative - Institutional, Region 1

Paolo Daniele

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Paolo Daniele
University of Oregon
Advocacy Representative, Region I

Jo Kozuma

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Willamette University
ESL Representative, Region 1

Maggie Li

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Clark College
Community College Representative, Region 1

Jim Bueno

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Jim Bueno
LewerMark
Development Representative, Region I

Kate Zhang

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BC Council for International Education
British Columbia Representative and Local Arrangements Coordinator, Region 1

Ashley Fitchette

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Study Portals
International Enrollment Management (IEM), Region 1

Shauna Walsh

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Shauna Walsh
Belmont University
Academy Coach - Region 1
Shauna Walsh is currently the Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services at Belmont University and serves as the PDSO and RO for their F-1 and J-1 population. Shauna has worked with international students since 2009 and has worked in many functional areas including admissions...

Kelly Newlon

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Washington State University
International Education Leadership (IEL), Region 1