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Regional Spotlight: #WednesdayWins
We know that this is a region filled with creativity, innovation, and excitement, so now is our time to shine! We want to start to use #WednesdayWins to show off some of the ‘wins’ and share the amazing and important work we are doing here in Region IX!
Save the Date!
Friday, March 7, 2025 to Sunday, March 9, 2025
Bentley University
Waltham, MA
Hosts
Danni Alarie
Bentley University
Caroline Horne
Bentley University
2024 Award Winners
Innovative Program Award in Orientation
Orientation Leader Fall Priority Hiring Process
Quinnipiac University
Innovative Program Award in Transition
Becoming A Bearcat Podcast Series
Binghamton University
Outstanding New OTR Professional
Christian Howles
Wagner College
Outstanding Undergraduate Student @ Four-Year Institution
Ashlyn Garcia
Syracuse University
We are looking for feedback from Region IX members on what types of professional development opportunities you are looking for. Please click on this link to fill out our Professional Development survey!
Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator is hosting a DEIB Training Webinar for Region IX members on December 5 at 6:00 pm. The title of this session is Successful DEIB Training Strategies for Student Staff and will be facilitated by Mame Ndiaye from Cornell Unviersity.
We want to hear about your sense of belonging and community within Region IX. Please fill out our DEIB Climate Survey. The responses will be reviewed by the RLT and we will not share responses broadly.
The Region IX Mentorship Program is a new initiative designed to foster meaningful connections between graduate students and professional staff in NODA Region IX. This program offers an opportunity for aspiring professionals to engage with experienced mentors and connect over a variety of topics, including career aspirations, previous experiences, the job search process, and much more. With a focus on providing guidance and fostering growth, this mentorship program aims to empower graduate students and new professionals on their journey navigating the field and engaging in a fulfilling career. If you are seeking mentorship or have an interest in mentoring up-and-coming professionals, please apply to the Region IX Mentorship Program.
Regional Leadership
Stephanie Peguillan (she/her)
Regional Coordinator
Wagner College
Nakiya Drago (she/her)
Regional Conference Host
Stony Brook University
Betsy Staff (she/her)
Professional Engagement Coordinator for Community Development
Binghamton University
Alyssa Cohen (she/her)
Professional Engagement Coordinator for Professional Development
Binghamton University
Thomas André-Alves de Lima (he/him)
Professional Engagement Coordinator for Professional Development
Northeastern University
Caroline Horne (she/her)
Digital Content Coordinator
Bentley University
Emilee Saigh (she/her)
Graduate Engagement Coordinator for Professional Development
Cornell University
Nick Stines (he/him)
Graduate Engagement Coordinator for Community Development
Syracuse University
Mame Ndiaye (she/her)
Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator
Cornell University
Katie Warlick (she/her)
Graduate Student Representative
University of Rhode Island