The Region XII team is composed of international education professionals from a cross-section of the field who are all committed to providing professional development, networking, and support for peers and colleagues within Region XII.

The team is led by an elected chair stream and made up of members who serve functional (treasurer, conference planner, etc.) and/or representative (state representative, knowledge community representative, etc.) roles.

• Meet the current leadership team

Serving on the Regional Team is an excellent way to broaden your skills as an international educator, serve your community, and make professional relationships that last a lifetime. There is no minimum years of work experience needed for most positions.

NAFSA Region XII Open Positions 2027

Chair Elect (Chair Stream)

• 3-Year Term (Year 1: Chair Elect; Year 2: Chair; Year 3: Past Chair/RAC)
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Communications Coordinator

• 2-Year Term
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Conference Apprentice

• 2-Year Term (Year 1: Apprentice; Year 2: Conference Planner)
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Education and Training Coordinator

• 2-Year Term 
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Knowledge Community: Education Abroad

• 2-Year Term
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Knowledge Community: International Student & Scholar Services

• 2-Year Term
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Advocacy Apprentice

• 2-Year Term (Year 1: Apprentice; Year 2: Advocacy Representative)
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Postdoc Representative

• 2-Year Term
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Community College Representative

• 2-Year Term
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RXII Open Position Application

Application Deadline:  The application deadline is Thursday, October 1, 2026.  

If you wish to contact a current team member to learn more about a position, please visit the NAFSA Region XII Team Roster or contact Keri Toma Loehrer, Region XII Chair Elect, at [email protected] .