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2026 Annual Conference Host Committee

Objective

In collaboration with the WACUBO Office, the Committee is responsible, under the direction of the President, for the site arrangements and appropriate host activities for the Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute a multi-day WACUBO Conference.
  • Provide guidance and advocacy through the planning process.
  • Create a robust communications strategy in collaboration with the WACUBO Office that generates enthusiasm for conference content and registration. 
  • Prepare and submit for approval by the Board of Directors, a budget for the successful completion of the committee’s responsibilities to be presented at the June meeting of the Board.
  • Coordinate and support requirements of the Program Committee
  • Coordinate all necessary technological needs for the conference.
  • Coordinate and support requirements of the Business Partner Program.
  • Preside over the Members Appreciation function.
  • Provide regular conference updates to the WACUBO President and collaborate on key conference initiatives. 
  • Serves as conference ambassador through personal networks and professional engagements prior to and during the conference.

Members

  • Lori Church, Co-Chair, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Alex Nikolich, Co-Chair, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Lisa Bakke, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Nohealani Benicarlo, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Kelli Brandvold, University of Hawaii Leeward Community College
  • Liz Davis, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Celeste Day-Drake, Scripps College
  • Darren Endo, University of California Irvine
  • Nathan Frieders, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Lori Lei Hayashi, University of Hawaii Leeward Community College
  • Sarath Kraus, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Mike Lawrence, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Albert Loera, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Chantel McDonald, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Tad McDowell, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Chelsea Meggerson, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Carrie Montana, Arizona State University
  • Mary Mosteller, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Heather Ortiz, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Karlie Passey, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Tara Pike, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Patricia Realo, University of California Irvine
  • Ann Rodriguez, Retired
  • Kathy Schreiber, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Colin Tewey, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Megan Villasenor, University of California Office of the President
  • Jean Vock, University of Nevada Las Vegas
  • Sandy Zielger,  University of Nevada Las Vegas