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

Portland State University
Past-Chair, Region I

Brynn Smith

The Evergreen State College
Chair-Elect, Region I

Adriana Ota-Kotner

University of Idaho
Communications and Public Relations Representative, Region I

Karissa Ringel

Western Washington University
Conference Planner, Region I

Emma Rinaldi

University of Oregon
Conference Apprentice, Region I

Sarah Pearson

University of Oregon
Local Arrangements Coordinator (LAC), Region I

Susan Taylor

Pierce College
Community College and ESL Representative, Region I

Adria Buncal

Oregon State University
ISSS Representative, Region I

Tiffany Prizzi

Washington State University
Education Abroad Representative

Paolo Daniele

University of Oregon
Advocacy Representative, Region I

Brandon Pearson

Pierce College
International Enrollment Management (IEM) Representative, Region I

Jim Bueno

LewerMark
Development Representative, Region I

Cody Tornow

Washington State University
NAFSA Academy Coach, Region I
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