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 II Team List
The following NAFSA members have volunteered their time, support, and expertise to serve on the current Region II Team. Please feel free to contact them for assistance.
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Sara Robinson
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University of Wyoming
Chair, Region II
Lara Pfaff
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University of Arizona
Chair-Elect, Region II
Jennifer Gay
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International Volunteer HQ
Past Chair, Region II
Sam Brown
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Brigham Young University
Treasurer, Region II; Chair, 2022 Annual Conference Committee
Sam Brown is director of international services at BYU. He leads the office team in assisting students and exchange visitors to maintain status and in providing supporting programs. Sam received a BA in English, an MPA and EdD in educational leadership and Foundations from BYU. He also received an...
Katie Van Wyk, MS
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The University of Arizona
2022/2023 Conference Planner
Katie Van Wyk serves as the Associate Director of International Enrollment Counseling at the University of Arizona. She holds on M.S. Ed in Student Affairs Administration from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a Bachelors in Mathematics and Spanish.
Jennifer Frankel
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International Student Insurance
Florida State Rep, Region VII; Development Coordinator, Region II
Erin Tomkins
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Colorado State University
Regulatory Ombudsperson
Kara LaSota
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University of Northern Colorado
Regulatory Ombudsperson, Region II
Christopher Quinlan
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Bringham Young University
Knowledge Community Liaison, Region II
Cristi Maetani
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Brigham Young University
Knowledge Community ISSS Liaison, Region II
Daniel Watson
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ISEP Study Abroad
Communications Representative, Region II
Kara Ryf
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Northwest College
Community College Representative, Region II
Lauren Humphrey
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Arizona State Representative, Region II
Megan Abbey
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Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State Representative, Region II
Nana Chenxue Cai
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Emporia State University
Kansas Representative, Region II
Connor Willingham
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University of Nebraska Medical Center
Nebraska State Representative, Region II
Ivet Rosev
University of New Mexico
New Mexico State Representative, Region II
Alli McMullin
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Dixie State University
Utah State Representative, Region II
Erika Saunders
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University of Wyoming
Wyoming State Representative, Region II
Holly Jeide
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Montana State University
Montana State Representative, Region II
Holly Jeide was born and raised in Montana, though life has taken her far beyond the borders of the Treasure State and recently brought her back home again. Since March 2022, Holly has been working as a compliance specialist within the Office of International Programs’ International Student &...