Region VI
Region VI
Grounded in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, scholarship, and leadership, our mission is to provide innovative professional development opportunities that connect, engage, and inspire current and aspiring student affairs educators to serve, respond to, and advocate for students in Aotearoa (New Zealand), Arizona, Australia, California, China, Guahan (Guam), Hawai'i, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
When you give to the NASPA Foundation, you make a difference. Through a tax-deductible contribution to the NASPA Foundation, you invest in innovative research. You provide scholarships for NASPA members of all levels. You advance excellence in our field. You shape the future of the student affairs profession!
We are excited to see you at NASPA Western Regional 2020!
We are looking forward to seeing you all virtually at this year's NASPA Western Regional Conference! A huge thank you to our sponsors for all of their support!
Message from the Director
Apply to be a future Regional Director!
Are you interested in leading change in Higher Education through service to NASPA? Region VI is looking for the next Regional Director! Deadline to apply is October 12, 2020. Application should be filed at NASPA Volunteer Central and you must be a member to log in..
For more information:
Click here for the full job description and time commitment information. Contact Kandy Mink Salas, Past Regional Director, at kminksalas@apu.edu.
About
Who We Are
Grounded in our commitment to diversity, inclusion, scholarship, and leadership, our mission is to provide innovative professional development opportunities that connect, engage, and inspire current and aspiring student affairs educators to serve, respond to, and advocate for students in Aotearoa (New Zealand), Arizona, Australia, California, China, Guahan (Guam), Hawai'i, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Values: Respect. Teamwork. Integrity.
Territory
Region VI encompasses Aotearoa (New Zealand), Arizona, Australia, California, China, Guahan (Guam), Hawai'i, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore.
The History of NASPA Region VI
Regional Vice President/Regional Director History
Western Regional Conference History
Original Western Regional Conference Agreement (February 1989)
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Awards
Get Involved
NASPA Regions are run and supported entirely by the continued hard work and contributions of our volunteers. Region VI offers numerous volunteer positions and opportunities for our members to become involved. Whether it’s taking on a leadership role or helping out at a drive-in, there’s something for everyone.
Are you interested in becoming involved in NASPA?
- Visit Volunteer Central to see all positions posting locally, regionally and nationally
- Check out the Region VI Newsletter
- Attend an upcoming Region VI Event
KNOWLEDGE COMMUNITIES
Welcome to the Region VI Knowledge Communities (KCs), your Gateway to the Profession and Connection to the Association. As the slogan suggests, the KCs are the entry point to NASPA for graduate students or professionals wanting to get involve and take on a leadership role. KC Representatives are also included in the region's KC advisory board to give a collective voice of the association.
There are currently 28 KC's ranging in topics and specific issues currently facing our field. These active communities help to identify and share emerging knowledge and best practices. Each KC can have up to two regional representative and as many sub-committee representatives as necessary. Region VI consists of Aotearoa (New Zealand), Arizona, Australia, California, China (Hong Kong), Guahan (Guam), Hawai'i, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Within the Region VI KCs there are a number of ways to get involved:
- You can be a Regional Representative for one of our many Knowledge Communities.
- You can serve on a committee or be an active member of a KC.
- You can click one or more of the KCs on your NASPA profile page and receive emails about upcoming events or provide input into the programming or information provided by your KC representatives.
- You can attend ancillary meetings, have a KC sponsor a presentation, or write an article to our many NASPA publications.
This page is an informational page for those just getting started in Knowledge Communities as well as a resource page for those currently with the Region VI KC Leadership Team.
We look forward to working with you!
Klint Jaramillo & Sabrina Fallejo Uganiza
Region VI KC Co-Coordinators
| Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services KC |
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Maria Jaochico Representative |
| Adult Learners and Students with Children KC |
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Teresa Bill Representative |
| African American KC |
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Monica Perkins Representative |
| Alcohol and Other Drugs KC |
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Steve Peach Representative |
| Asian Pacific Islander KC |
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Danielle Masuda Representative |
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Susan Hua Representative |
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James Wu Representative |
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Mylinh Hoang Representative |
| Assessment, Evaluation, and Research KC |
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Kevin Thomas Grant Representative |
| Campus Safety and Violence Prevention KC |
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| Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement KC |
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Teresa Neighbors Representative |
| Disability KC |
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Kamana Seymour Representative |
| Enrollment Management KC |
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Robert Bachini Representative |
| Fraternity and Sorority KC |
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JD Dantzler Representative |
| Gender and Sexuality KC |
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| Indigenous Peoples KC |
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Judith Estrada Representative |
| International Education KC |
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Jenna Bustamante Representatives |
| Latinx/a/o KC |
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| Men and Masculinities KC |
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Reggie Robles Representative |
| Multiracial KC |
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| New Professionals and Graduate Students KC |
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Emily Davis Representative |
| Off Campus and Commuter Student Services KC |
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Faraah Mullings Representative |
| Orientation, Transition and Retention KC |
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Katrina Abes Representative |
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Sarah Brice Representative |
| Parent and Family Relations KC |
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| Sexual and Relationship Violence Prevention, Education, and Response KC |
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Erica Moorer Representatives |
| Socioeconomic and Class Issues in Higher Education KC |
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Belinda Zamacona Representative |
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Mario Garibay Representative |
| Spirituality and Religion in Higher Education KC |
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Shannon Nolan-Arañez Representative |
| Student Affairs Fundraising and External Relations KC |
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| Student Affairs Partnering with Academic Affairs KC |
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Kendra Hunter Representative |
| Student-Athlete KC |
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Rosemary Stribling Representative |
| Student Career Development KC |
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Amy Hendrickson Representative |
| Student Leadership Programs KC |
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| Triseinge Ortiz Representative tortiz@ketchum.edu |
| Student-Athletes KC |
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| Courtney Spivak Representative Courtney.Spivak@asu.edu |
| Student Government KC |
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| Student Leadership Programs KC |
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Ashley Ramos Representative |
| Sustainability KC |
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| Technology KC |
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Jason Garrett Representative |
| Undocumented Immigrants & Allies KC |
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Mike Manalo-Pedro Representative |
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| Veterans KC |
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Coby Dillard Representatives |
| Wellness and Health Promotion KC |
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| Women in Student Affairs KC |
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Sara Sanchez Representatives |
Learn more about Knowledge Communities.
Events
One of the best resources available to you is the wide range of professional development opportunities. This list contains both our “Hosted Events,” workshops and webinars that we plan and manage, and some “Related Events,” hosted by the NASPA Central Office or other NASPA Constituent Groups. To see a full listing of NASPA events, please see the Events page.
If you are interested in planning an event for the Region, you must fill out this form. The completed form will be sent to your Regional Director and Regional Treasurer for approval. Once approved, they will connect with the NASPA Central Office and a staff member will reach out to you for training and event set-up.
NASPA WRC 2020: Together Towards Tomorrow
NASPA Western Regional Conference 2020 was held virtually in November 2020. Check out these conference sessions hosted by Region VI leadership during the conference.
NASPA News hosted by Regional Directors, Chris Meiers (Region V) and Anna Gonzalez (Region VI) at our NASPA Western Regional Conference 2020, featuring NASPA President, Kevin Kruger and NASPA Board Chair, Angela Batista.
President's Panel moderated by Vanessa Vallejo and featuring university presidents, Judy Sakaki (Sonoma State), Angelica Garcia (Berkeley City College), and Maria Klawe (Harvey Mudd College).
State Chapters- Region VI
Region VI State Chapters
Pillars
Distinguished Pillars of the Profession
2019 - Joy L. Hoffman, Kathryn Mueller
2018 - Kandy Mink Salas, Sherry Mallory
2017 - John Hoffman, Brian Haynes, Harry Le Grande, Judy Sakaki, Frank Lamas
2016 - Lori M. Ideta, Berenecea Johnson Eanes, Kenneth Kelly, Anna M. Ortiz, Wm. Gregory Sawyer
2015 - Melissa Vito
2014 - *
2013 - Peg Blake, Jill Halvaks, Sharyn Slavin Miller
2012 - Marilee Bresciani
2011 - Charlotte Burgess, Penny Rue
2010 - Howard Wang
2009 - Susan Hunter Hancock, Robert Naples, Lisa Waits
2008 - Renee Barnett Terry, Ronni Sanlo
2007 - James R. Kitchen, Gary Kleeman
2006 - Anthony R. Ross
2005 - *
2004 - Henry Gee, Michael Jackson, Alvin Tagomori
2003 - Sandra Matsui, Saunie Taylor
2002 - Amefil Agbayani, Hal Gin, Elizabeth Griego, Alan Yang
2001 - Anne E. Golseth
2000 - Doris M. Ching, Dudley B. Woodard, James Lyons
1999 - Judy Chambers, Jesse Marks, James R. Appleton
Advisory Board
The Region VI Advisory Board oversees the various operations of the Region as well as representing the state organizations within Region VI and coordinating with the Knowledge Communities.
