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.

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Brynn Smith

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Brynn Smith
The Evergreen State College
Past-Chair, Region I

Maggie Li

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Clark College
Community College Representative, Region 1

Jo Kozuma

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Willamette University
ESL Representative, Region 1

Jim Bueno

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Jim Bueno
LewerMark
Development Representative, Region I

Tylo Ward

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

Rachael Fahrenbach

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

Tiff Hayes

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Tiff Hayes
Portland Community College
2022-2023 RISE Fellow
Tiff Hayes (she/her) is a dynamic and collaborative leader known for supporting, developing, and advocating for international students. She has worked in higher education for 13 years, with the last 6 in international education at Portland Community College (PCC) in Oregon as the International...

Kate Zhang

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BC Council for International Education
British Columbia Representative, Region 1

Kelly Newlon

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Washington State University
International Education Leadership (IEL), Region 1

Ruth Prince

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Boise State University
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Representative, Region 1

Ammura Heidar

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Portland Community College
Social Media Manager, Region 1

Suguru Fujiwara

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University of Idaho
International Enrollment Management, Region 1

Emma Nassoh

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Emma Rinaldi
University of Oregon
Past-Conference Planner, Region I