NIRSA Region 1 Committees & Work Teams

Thank you to our members for serving NIRSA Region I

2023-2024 Committee Appointments

This list will update as appointments are filled. For more information about our committees or how to get involved contact Scott Flickinger, Region 1 Member Network Representative at r1rep@nirsaleaders.org.

2023 Region 1 Conference Committee – Rochester, NY

  • Scott Lotze, Bucknell University – Co-Chair
  • Steve Drasdis, University of New Haven – Co-Chair
  • Anna Champion, Penn State University
  • Dean Bowen, Worcester State University
  • Marc Roy, Colby College
  • Silvia Chan, University of Connecticut
  • Angela Petrie, Syracuse University
  • Dave Stevens, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Scott Haines, SUNY Brockport
  • Jane Possee, University of Rochester
  • Melissa Minnifield, University of Maryland-College Park

Region 1 Nominations & Appointments Committee

This committee is charged with networking with, identifying and selecting talented professionals to serve on our various regional and national committees.

  • Alexis Schmit, Temple University – Chair
  • Tony Goldston, University of Delaware – Vice Chair
  • Scott Haines, SUNY Brockport
  • Dianna Clauss, Princeton University

Finance Committee

This committee is charged with the overall management of the region’s membership outreach fund, moving our current contingency fund into our new Region I Leadership endowment; and continuing to operate our current Foundation endowment; ensures required operating balances are met; reviews and approves plan for endowed scholarships; determines availability and criteria for local event funding requests through the membership outreach fund.

  • Max Miller, Swarthmore College – Chair
  • Jason Incorvati, UMass-Amherst – Vice Chair
  • Scott Haines, SUNY Brockport
  • Silvia Chan, University of Connecticut
  • Pete Vincent, Temple University
  • Tony Goldston, University of Delaware

Small Programs Committee

This committee is charged with developing outreach and programming for small programs within our Region 1. The major focus of programming is developing educational session at the Region 1 Conference and hosting virtual round table conference calls throughout the year. Outreach to institutions which classify as a small programs will be supported by the State Directors and Regional Newsletters.

  • Brooke Russell, Southern New Hampshire University – Chair
  • Marc Roy, Colby College – Co-Chair
  • Dylan Hill, SUNY Brockport
  • Robin Ducharme, Babson College
  • Sam Senghas, MIT
  • Erika Liskovec, Princeton University
  • Katriana Pratt, University of Southern Maine
  • Marissa Vittorio, University of New Haven

Student Development Committee

This committee is charged with developing outreach and programming for students within Region 1.  The committee is comprised of student state leaders and committee advisor. The major focus of programming is assisting in the development of the Student-Lead on at the Region 1 Conference and hosting virtual round table conference calls throughout the year.

  • Hannah Williams, Towson University – Region 1 Student Leader Rep
  • Ashleigh Lane, University of New Haven – CT/RI Student State Leader
  • Chelsea Crane, UMass-Amherst – MA Student State Leader
  • Shannon Colbert, Towson University – DE/DC/MD Student State Leader
  • Chris Yeager, Plymouth State University – ME/NH/VT Student State Leader
  • Phoebe Kurniawan, Rowan University – NJ Student State Leader
  • Noah Kamens, Ithaca College – NY Student State Leader
  • Carrie Frederick, Penn State University – PA Student State Leader

Scholarship Committee

This committee is charged with reviewing and allocating scholarships funded by the Region 1 Contingency Fund. This committee is charged with reviewing and revising scholarship criteria; assisting with the marketing of scholarship processes and announcements; and submitting application data to the Finance Committee to justify scholarship pools each year.

  • Anna Champion, Penn State University – Chair
  • Brian Calio, Rowan University
  • Bobby Hermes, University of Scranton
  • Scott Haines, SUNY Brockport
  • Dianna Clauss, Princeton University
  • Marissa Vittorio, University of New Haven

Director-Level Development Committee

After a successful pilot year, this committee will be charged with creating and facilitating virtual round table discussions for campus recreation directors within our region.

  • Sam Axley, University at Albany – Chair
  • Rebecca Cegledy, Boston College – Vice Chair
  • Erin Stelma, William Patterson University
  • Mike Rodier, Assumption University
  • Rob Simels, SUNY New Paltz
  • Scott Lotze, Bucknell University

Membership Recruitment, Retention & Engagement Committee

This committee is charged with welcoming new members and member institutions across R1, building retention efforts to keep members engaged and will assist in highlighting all of the NIRSA member benefits.

  • Meghan Jordan, UMass-Lowell – Chair
  • Cal McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh – Vice Chair
  • Andrew Fee
  • Natalie Wilkinson, University of Maryland
  • Sean Scott, University of Pittsburgh
  • Jessica Ward, Princeton University

Health & Wellbeing Work Team

The work team is an extension of the NIRSA 2021 – 2024 Strategic Plan; specifically aligning with the priority that “NIRSA will continue to be a drive force in an integrated approach to health and wellbeing.”

  • Gina Palermo – Chair
  • Jill Isabelle, UMASS-Amherst – Vice Chair
  • Kevin George, Rowan University – National Liaison
  • Natalie Wilkinson, University of Maryland
  • Eve Altieri, University of New Haven
  • Erika Liskovec, Princeton University
  • Jay Frain, University of Connecticut
  • Robin Ducharme, Babson College

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Work Team

The work team is an extension of the NIRSA 2021 – 2024 Strategic Plan; specifically aligning with the priority that “NIRSA will strive for inclusive excellence through an anti-racist and equity lens.”

  • Patty Williams, University of New England – Chair
  • Katriana Pratt, University of Southern Maine – Vice Chair
  • Serita Porter, Lincoln University
  • Steve Drasdis, University of New Haven
  • Julie Johnson, University of Maryland
  • Reighan Alston, Syracuse University
  • Tim Groth, University of Delaware

Communications Work Team

This committee is charged with creating the design content for the monthly newsletters, creating and implementing social media strategy. The chair works directly with the Regional leadership team on a monthly basis.

  • Cal McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh – Co-Chair
  • Alexis Schmit, Temple University – Co-Chair
  • Reighan Alston, Syracuse University – Vice Chair
  • Brian Kabel, Fairfield University
  • Christopher Baunoch, Georgetown University
  • Student Vacancy
  • Student Vacancy