Board of Directors

The NASPA Foundation Board has been volunteer driven since its inception in 1973. Board members volunteer their time to serve as ambassadors, solicit gifts, provide strategic oversight, and support foundation programs such as Pillars of the Profession and Channing Briggs Small Grants. Additionally, each NASPA Foundation Board Member commits to joining the Diamond Club and assuming travel and lodging costs for foundation board meetings.

NASPA Foundation Board Member Expectations

Interested in Serving as Foundation Board Member?

The Foundation Board is always seeking nominations for those interested in supporting the fundraising work of the NASPA Foundation. To learn more about becoming a Board member and the application process, please contact the Foundation Board Chair, Paul Bennion or Foundation Board Chair-Elect, Sara Mata.  

 

 

Message from the Board Chair

I have been a proud and active NASPA member throughout my career. Being able to serve as the board chair for the NASPA Foundation fills me with immense pride because of the work we are doing. Gifts from our donors support professionals to attend a conference they otherwise would not have been able to and covers memberships dues to ensure members are able to stay connected and engaged with our work. Being a part of the Foundation and moving our profession forward with grants supporting innovative research is inspiring. This fills me with hope and excitement for our profession. If you’ve already joined our work – thank you and good work! If you are not yet a donor – come join us! Together, we can make magic happen.

Paul Bennion

NASPA Foundation Chair

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, The College of Idaho
NASPA Foundation Chair

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Paul Bennion

NASPA Foundation Chair

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, The College of Idaho
NASPA Foundation Chair

Sara Mata

Foundation Chair-Elect

Executive Director of Hispanic Initiatives, Wichita State University
Foundation Chair-Elect

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Maureen Keefe

NASPA Foundation Past Board Chair

Vice President for Student Development, Massachusetts College of Art and Design
NASPA Foundation Past Board Chair

Benjamin Williams

Foundation Member-at-Large

Assistant Dean of Students, Miami University of Ohio
Foundation Member-at-Large

Chicora Martin

Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Agnes Scott College
Past NASPA Board Chair

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Amelia Parnell

President
NASPA

202-265-7500
aparnell@naspa.org

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Willie Banks

Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
University of California, Irvine

Leah Barrett

Leah A. Barrett

President
Northeast Community College

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Alex Cabal

Foundation Board of Directors

Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion
Berklee College of Music

Evette Castillo Clark

Foundation Board Member

Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Lewis & Clark College

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Lisa Anne Erwin

Senior Student Affairs Officers Representative - Region IV-East

Retired - Former Vice Chancellor for Student Life
University of Minnesota-Duluth

I've been a NASPA member since 2011 and have been volunteering in different capacities throughout my time in NASPA. Since 2019, I've been serving as one of Region I's Foundation Ambassadors and have enjoyed educating members about the opportunities available to them through the Foundation as well as raising money to hit our goals each year. I have made invaluable friendships and professional connections through NASPA and am thankful I decided to get involved over a decade ago.

Laura Flynn

Foundation Board Member

Director of Orientation and First Year Experience
Brandeis University

Eric Grospitch

Foundation Board Member

Vice President for Student Life
Washburn University

Lea Jarnagin

Lea Jarnagin

Vice President for Student Affairs
Eastern Washington University

Ryan Lombardi

Ryan Lombardi

Vice President for Student and Campus Life
Cornell University

Kimberly Lowry

Director of Leadership Initiatives
Aspen Institute

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Eddie Martinez

Board Member

Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Suffolk County Community College

Chris Meiers

Chris Meiers

Foundation Board Member

Terry Mena

Vice President for Student Affairs
Northeastern Illinois University

Joel Pérez

Owner and Executive Coach
Apoyo Coaching

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Christine Quemuel

Christine Quemuel

Awards, Region VI

Assistant Vice Provost for Student Diversity and Inclusion Student Equity, Excellence & Diversity
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

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Dr. Nanette Vega

Assistant Professor and Dean for Belonging and Inclusive Excellence
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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Jeanine Ward Roof

Vice President for Student Affairs
Ferris State University

Jamie Washington

Board Member

President & Founder
Washington Consulting Group

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Past Foundation Board Presidents/Board Chairs

2022-2024 Dr. Maureen Keefe, Mass Art College of Art and Design  2020-2022 Dr. Les Cook, Montana Technological University
2018 - 2020 Dr. Bette Simmons, County College of Morris, (Retired)  2016 - 2018  Dr. Eugene L. Zdziarski, II, DePaul University
2014-2016  Dr. Frank Ardaiolo, Winthrop University, (Retired) 2012-2014 Dr. Cherry Callahan, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, (Retired)
2010-2012  Dr. Barb Snyder, University of Utah, (Retired) 2008-2010 Dr. Almeda Jacks, Clemson University
2006-2008  Dr. Ed Whipple, Bowling Green State University, (Retired) 2004-2006 Ms. Susan Batchelor Adams, Texas Christian University, (Retired)
2002-2004 Dr. Doris Ching, University of Hawaii, (Retired) 2000-2002 Dr. Margaret Barr, Northwestern University, (Deceased)
1998-2000 Dr. William Thomas, (Deceased) 1996-1998 Dr. David Ambler, University of Kansas, (Retired)
1993-1996 Ms. Judith Chambers, University of the Pacific, (Deceased) 1992-1993 Dr. Dudley Woodard, University of Arizona, (Retired)
1991-1992 Dr. Richard Correnti, Florida International University, (Retired) 1989-1990 Dr. Larry Ebbers, Iowa State University, (Retired)
1988-1989 Dr. Tom Goodale, Sigma Alpha Epsilon 1987-1988 Ms. Judith Chambers, University of the Pacific, (Deceased)
1986-1987 Dr. Robert Leach, (Deceased) 1985-1986 Dr. Richard Correnti, Florida International University, (Retired)
1984-1985 Dr. Edward Hammond, Fort Hays State University, (Retired) 1983-1984 Dr. Mikell O'Donnell, Ohio State University, (Retired)
1977-1983 Dr. Channing Briggs, (Deceased) 1976-1977 Dr. Jim Rhatigan, Wichita State University, (Retired)
1975-1976 Dr. James Appleton, University of Redlands, (Retired) 1973-1975 Dr. John Blackburn, Blackburn Educational Technologies, (Deceased)