NASPA Connecticut

Kim Kleszczynski – CT State Director | Hearing Coordinator, UConn

Luke Keith - Graduate Assistant to the CT State Director |Graduate Student, UConn

Matthew Kurz - Past CT State Director | Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Quinnipiac University

Michael Collins - Associate Director of Operations | Residence Hall Director, Quinnipiac University

Erin Morrell - Strategic Relationships Manager | Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation, Albertus Magnus College

Lisa Leggett – Assistant Director for Graduate Student Recruitment and Engagement| Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Specialist at Central Connecticut State University

Kelli Meyer – Assistant Director for Graduate Student Engagement and Engagement|  Assistant Dean of Students, University of Bridgeport

Taj Julian – Assistant Director for Community, Belonging, & Education | Residence Hall Director, UConn, Storrs

Stephen Sweet - Assistant Director for Community, Belonging & Education | Director of Residence Life, Southern Connecticut State University

Shannon Browne - Social Coordinator (Eastern CT Region) | Residence Hall Director, UConn Storrs

John Lamaita – Professional Development and Engagement Coordinator | Residence Hall Director, UConn Storrs

Sarah Gager - Campus Senior Leadership Liaison | Dean of Students, CT State Naugatuck

Sarah Martin - Member at Large | Alumni, University of Connecticut

Open Positions

Social Coordinator (3 Open Positions)

The Social Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering connection, morale, and engagement within the Networking & Community Building Committee, which they are responsible for co-leading. This individual is tasked with creating a welcoming and inclusive environment by organizing social events and encouraging participation among members. Additionally, the Social Coordinator is responsible for organizing at least one social opportunity each year specifically for professionals across the state, helping to strengthen relationships and build community beyond the committee itself.

Professional Development and Engagement Coordinator 2

The Professional Development and Engagement Coordinator role is to assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of the annual drive-in conference. This role involves taking initiative in organizing various aspects of the conference, fostering professional growth, and enhancing engagement among attendees. Currently, this position would help lead the Networking & Community Building Committee to create social programming and events. This position also sits on the team that makes up the Drive-In and Professional Development Committee.

Campus Senior Leadership Liaison

This individual sits on the Senior Student Affairs Administrators group for Connecticut to assist with promoting NASPA Connecticut Events and Initiatives. This position also provides additional support to other NASPA CT initiatives when needed. This position requires an individual to have at least ten years of service to the student affairs profession or a relevant functional area. Additionally, must have professional responsibility for the direction, oversight, or supervision of two or more student affairs functional areas, and/or three or more professional staff members.

If you are interested in any of these board positions, please email kim.k@uconn.edu.

Grad Student Success & Engagement Committee (3-6 hours / month) – Assist with Graduate Program Outreach, Socials, and the Graduate Student Mentorship Program.
Senior Leaders & Strategy Committee (4 hours / month) – Be part of the team that initiates semesterly virtual conversations with upper administrators across the state and provide supportive resources to campuses.
Networking & Community Building Committee (4 hours / month) – Facilitated under the Social and Engagement Coordinators, assist with planning socials and meet-ups across the state.
Coffee and Conversations Committee (3 hours / month) – Assist with creating the facilitation guides and leading monthly coffee talks on issues impacting higher ed and topics related to DEIB.
Drive-In and Professional Development Committee (3-6 hours / month) – Assist with building various professional development opportunities, including the annual Drive-In.
State Awards Selection Committee (4 hour / year – 1^st Week of October [membership required]) – Review Annual Award submission and select winners.

If you would like to review our committee options or sign up, please click here.