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 1 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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Megan Moonfall

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Linfield University
Past Conference Planner, Region 1

Tiff Hayes

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Tiff Hayes
Portland Community College
Conference Planner Apprentice, Region 1

Jim Bueno

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Jim Bueno
LewerMark
Development Representative, Region I

Mimi Kestle

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University of Idaho
Communications and Public Relations Representative
2024-2025 RISE Fellow

Ammura Heidar

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Portland Community College
Social Media Manager, Region 1

Rachael Fahrenbach

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Oregon State University
Education Abroad (EA) Representative - Institutional, Region 1

Tylo Ward

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WorldStrides
Education Abroad (EA) Representative - Provider, Region 1

Ruth Prince

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Boise State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Representative, Region I

Kirsten Greene

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Kirsten Greene
University of Washington
Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship Representative

Suguru Fujiwara

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University of Idaho
International Enrollment Management, Region 1

Maggie Li

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Clark College
Community College Representative, Region 1

Kate Zhang

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BC Council for International Education
British Columbia Representative, Region 1

Jo Kozuma

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Willamette University
ESL Representative, Region 1

Darya Anoshei

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Darya Anoshei
University of Washington Continuum College
Academy Coach, Region 1
Darya holds the position of Admissions and Outreach Supervisor at the University of Washington's International & English Language Program. As someone who identifies with the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience, she was raised within a diverse cultural and linguistic environment. Her dedication is...