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Conference Chair Welcome
Dear Region I Colleagues,
On behalf of the Regional Advisory Board and Conference Committee, I am excited to announce that our 2023 NASPA Regional Conference will be held in Portland, Maine from November 12-15, 2023 at the Portland Holiday Inn by the Bay.
We are looking forward to returning to Portland after 17 years and providing all of you the opportunity to experience a conference rooted in history and tradition. The Conference Committee will work on advancing their work of offering a connection-focused, inclusive, and impactful experience for attendees.
We are also excited to announce that the Call for Programs, Registration, and Regional Awards processes will go live on Friday, June 30th, 2023. Make sure to add this date to your calendars. You will continue to receive communication from myself and the conference committee throughout the year leading to our time together in Portland.
As we finalize logistics and solidify plans for the conference, we will be updating this website. Make sure to check the website often for the latest updates. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
I look forward to seeing you all in Portland!
Warm regards,
Dr. Matt Heiser
Conference Chair
Associate Dean of Students, Endicott College
Venue

Portland Holiday Inn by the Bay
88 Spring Street
Portland, ME 04101
Conference Committee
Name | Role | Institution |
Matt Heiser | Conference Chair | Endicott College |
Kyle Arthenayake | DEI & Access Coordinator | Colby College |
Johnny Beksha | Marketing Coordinator | Southern New Hampshire University |
Kaitlin Bevins | Corporate Sponsors Chair | Providence College |
Caitlin Codding | Program Chair | Boston College |
Rich DeCapua | SSAO Institute Coordinator | Tufts University |
Ryan DePesa | Volunteer Coordinator | Wentworth Institute of Technology |
Jenn Forry | Silent Auction Co-Coordinator | Emmanuel College |
Kat Howell | Entertainment & Community Co-Coordinator | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
Nancy Hunter Denney | Preconference Program Coordinator | Zing! Leadership Develompent |
Jonathan Kroll | Institutional Initiatives Coordinator | Leadership Trainer |
Alyssa Lanphear | Operations Coordinator | UMass Amherst |
Alyssa Laurenza | Operations Chair and Treasurer | Endicott College |
Jasmine Mahoney | Silent Auction Co-Coordinator | Rhode Island School of Design |
Michael Pulju | Events Chair | Bowdoin College |
Jess Raffaele | Gradudate Student Coordinator | Bryant University |
Zachery Raso | Registration Coordinator | Rhode Island School of Design |
Blake Sherman | Undergraduate & Graduate Coordinator | UMass Darthmouth |
Loretta Stephens-Smith | Entertainment & Community Co-Coordinator | Wentworth Institute of Technology |
Kris Tangen | Program Coordinator | Brown University |
Sean Thompson | Past Chair | Brown University |
Caroline Tyler | Awards Coordinator | Berklee College of Music |