Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors - International (ACCEDI)
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Regional Leadership

ACCED-I is divided into 5 dynamic regions, each led by dedicated regional leaders who plan and execute a variety of events and networking opportunities for both members and nonmembers. These leaders are the backbone of our community, fostering connections and creating platforms for professional growth and collaboration based on member needs and trending topics.  ​
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Region 1

Keragan Ettleman
Regional Director-Elect
Assistant Director, President's Events
Colorado College
(719) 389-6235 | ​[email protected]
Hilary Brenneman, CCEP
Regional Director
Assistant Director, Conference Services
University of Colorado Boulder
(303) 735-8578 | ​[email protected]
Kathryn Turner, CCEP
Immediate Past Regional Director
Assistant Director
Loyola Marymount University
(310) 258-5408 |  [email protected]

Region 2

​Olivia Sachtleben
Regional Director-Elect
Assistant Director, Conference & Guest Services
North Carolina State University
(919) 515-9805 |
 [email protected]
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​Laura Allison
Regional Director
Director of Event Services
Western Carolina University
(828) 227-3024 |
 [email protected]
​Lauren Koonce
Immediate Past Regional Director
Associate Director of Event Services
Coastal Carolina University
(843) 234-3432 |
 l[email protected]

Region 3

​Misha Neil
Regional Director-Elect
Director of University Events
Central Michigan University
(607) 426-5232 | 
[email protected]
Kendra Courson
Regional Director
Director of Special Events
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(217) 333-8834 | 
 [email protected]
Krystal Grace, CCEP
Immediate Past Regional Director
Assistant Director
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(217) 244-2473 | 
[email protected]

Region 4

Tess Saffar
Regional Director-Elect
Director of Conference and Event Services
Washington College of Law, American University
(202) 274-4450 | [email protected]
Maryam Siddique
Regional Director
Assistant Director for Summer Conference Housing
Georgetown University
(202) 687-4573 | 
[email protected]
Lynn McManness-Harlan
​Immediate Past Regional Director
​Director
Gettysburg College
(717) 337-6924 | 
[email protected]

Region 5

Max Mandeville
Regional Director-Elect
Conference Planner
Cornell University
(607) 220-8818 | 
[email protected]
 Kaitlyn Donovan
Regional Director
Director - Business Operations & Program Support
Northeastern University
(617) 373-3822 | 
[email protected]
Lison Zapach
Immediate Past Regional Director
Associate Director
Tufts University
(617) 594-4302 | 
[email protected]
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  • Membership
    • Professional Membership/Benefits
    • Corporate Membership/Benefits
    • Member Profile & CommUnity
    • Member Promotion
  • Certifications
    • CCEP Certification >
      • Apply for CCEP Certification
      • CCEP Candidate
      • CCEP Recertification
      • Emeritus Status
      • CCEP Certified
      • CCEP Governance
    • OSS Certification >
      • Apply for OSS Certification
      • Certification Process
      • Yearly Self-Certification
      • Certified Institutions
  • Events/Education
    • Calendar
    • Annual Conference >
      • 46th Annual Conference
      • Pre & Post Conference Tours
      • Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities
      • Sponsors
      • Exhibitors
      • Session Tracks
      • Conference Schedule
      • Preliminary Schedule
      • ACCED-I Awards
      • Hotel & Travel
      • Hospitality Committee
      • Scholarship Application
      • Call for Programs
    • Education Series - Call for Programs
    • Conference Call Series
    • Presenter Toolkit
    • Online Store
    • Future Annual Conferences
    • Past Events >
      • New Conference & Events Professional Workshop >
        • Workshop Schedule
      • Past Annual Conferences
  • Member Network
    • Member Directory
    • CommUnity
    • Regions >
      • Regional Events
      • Host an Event
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Action Teams >
        • Community Engagement Action Team - Call for Nominations
        • CCEP Action Team
        • Education Action Team
        • LDAT
        • Recognition Action Team
      • Be a Contributor
      • Share Your Story
  • Resources
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    • Blog
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      • Action Teams
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      • Our Team
    • Governance >
      • Policies
      • Bylaws
      • Strategic Plan
      • Statement of Ethics
      • Antitrust Compliance
    • Awards & Scholarships >
      • ACCED-I Awards >
        • Jack Thornton Distinguished Service Award
        • Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Single Event
        • Outstanding Institutional Achievement Award - Long Term Process
        • Outstanding New Conference and Events Professional Award
        • Outstanding Mentor Award
        • Inclusive Excellence Award
      • Awards & Recognition Process
      • 2025 ACCED-I Award Recipients
      • Scholarship Application
    • Affiliates
    • Contact Us