NAFSA's eleven regions welcome you to join us at the NAFSA All-Region Summit, a special virtual conference held October 4 - 22, 2021. Participants gain access to live and on-demand region-specific content, as well as shared activities and events. This first-ever combined regional event will provide participants with new learning, networking, and engagement opportunities.
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
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Clark College
Chair, Region I
Sarah Reed Aumont
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Oregon State University
Past Chair, Region I
Maria Clara De Souza
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Washington State University
Chair-Elect, Region I
Karissa Ringel
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Western Washington University
Conference Planner, Region I
Adriana Ota-Kotner
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University of Idaho
Communications and Public Relations Representative, Region I
Colton Oliphant
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International Studies Abroad (ISA)
Development Representative, Region I
Rebecca Snodgrass
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Lewis-Clark State College
International Student and Scholar Services (KC-ISSS) Representative, Region I
Emma Rinaldi
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University of Oregon
Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (KC - TLS) Representative, Region I
Tiffany Picotte
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Gonzaga University
Advocacy Representative, Region I
Brynn Smith
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The Evergreen State College
Education Abroad (KC-EA) Representative, Region I
Susan Taylor
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Pierce College
Community College and ESL Representative, Region I
Cody Tornow
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Washington State University
International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Regional Liaison, 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...
Mike Turay
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Portland State University
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Representative, Region I
Mike Turay is the International Enrollment Management Representative of Region I.
Jennifer Falzerano
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Rennes School of Business
International Education Leadership (KC - IEL) Representative, Region I
Daryl Smith
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University of the Fraser Valley
British Columbia Representative, Region I
Hanna Gillingham
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Washington State University
Local Arrangements Coordinator (LAC), Region I
Ryan Larsen, PhD
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Western Washington University
NAFSA Academy Coach, Region I
Ryan is the Director of Education Abroad at Western Washington University, a public, comprehensive university in Bellingham, Washington.
Mardy Arenas
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ILSC Language Schools
ESL Representative, Region I