Region I Leadership Team

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.

If you are interested in joining the Region I team, please take a look at the position descriptions and fill out the Region I team participation interest form. Various positions open up throughout the year. Learn more about the benefits of joining the Region I Leadership team - What Joining the NAFSA Region I Team Can Do For You!

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Csendi Hopp

Portland State University

Past-Chair, Region I

Maria Clara De Souza

Washington State University

Chair, Region I

Brynn Smith

The Evergreen State College

Chair-Elect, Region I

Hanna Gillingham

Washington State University

Treasurer, Region I

Adriana Ota-Kotner

University of Idaho

Communications and Public Relations Representative, Region I

Karissa Ringel

Western Washington University

Conference Planner, Region I

Emma Rinaldi

University of Oregon

Conference Apprentice, Region I

Sarah Pearson

University of Oregon

Local Arrangements Coordinator (LAC), Region I

Susan Taylor

Pierce College

Community College and ESL Representative, Region I

Jennifer Falzerano

Rennes School of Business

International Education Leadership (KC - IEL) Representative, Region I

Adria Buncal

Oregon State University

ISSS Representative, Region I

Tiffany Prizzi

Washington State University

Education Abroad Representative

Paolo Daniele

University of Oregon

Advocacy Representative, Region I

Brandon Pearson

Pierce College

International Enrollment Management (IEM) Representative, Region I

Daryl Smith

University of the Fraser Valley

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Representative for Region I

Mardy Arenas

ILSC Language Schools

British Columbia Representative, Region I

Jim Bueno

LewerMark

Development Representative, Region I

Cody Tornow

Washington State University

NAFSA Academy Coach, Region I

Currently, I am the Assistant Director for International Retention at Washington State University having moved up from the Lead International Student Advisor at WSU. Previously, I spent 5 years in South Korea as a student, teacher, and as an administrator as a District Coordinator for the Korean...