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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.  

Region 1

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Chad Carpenter
Regional Director-Elect
Manager of Conference Services
University of Washington - Tacoma

(253) 692-4712 | [email protected] 
Keragan Ettleman
Regional Director
Assistant Director, President's Events
Colorado College
(719) 389-6235 | ​[email protected]
Hilary Brenneman, CCEP
Immediate Past Regional Director
Assistant Director, Conference Services
University of Colorado Boulder
(303) 735-8578 | ​[email protected]

Region 2

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Ryan Talamantes
Regional Director-Elect
Assistant Director for Conference & Guest Services
University of Texas at Austin
(512) 471-1808 | 
[email protected]
​Olivia Sachtleben
Regional Director
Assistant Director, Conference & Guest Services
North Carolina State University
(919) 515-9805 |
 [email protected]
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​Laura Allison
Immediate Past Regional Director
Director of Event Services
Western Carolina University
(828) 227-3024 |
 [email protected]

Region 3

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Photo of Misha Neil
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Britne Amick
Regional Director-Elect
Manager
Washington University in St. Louis
(630) 473-5274 | 
[email protected]
​Misha Neil
Regional Director
Director of University Events
Central Michigan University
(607) 426-5232 | 
[email protected]
Kendra Courson
Immediate Past Regional Director
Director of Special Events
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(217) 333-8834 | 
 [email protected]

Region 4

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Ashley Burneston
​Regional Director-Elect
​Program Manager
University of Maryland, College Park
(301) 314-3888 | 
[email protected]
Tess Saffar
Regional Director
Director of Conference and Event Services
Washington College of Law, American University
(202) 274-4450 | [email protected]
Maryam Siddique
Immediate Past Regional Director
Assistant Director for Summer Conference Housing
Georgetown University
(202) 687-4573 | 
[email protected]

Region 5

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Rachel Brimmer
Regional Director-Elect
Events Coordinator
Amherst College
(413) 542-5728 | 
[email protected]
Max Mandeville
Regional Director
Conference Planner
Cornell University
(607) 220-8818 | 
[email protected]
 Kaitlyn Donovan
Immediate Past Regional Director
Director - Business Operations & Program Support
Northeastern University
(617) 373-3822 | 
[email protected]
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    • Conference Management Educational Forum
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    • Peer-to-Peer Conversations
    • ACCED-I Webinars
    • 47th Annual Conference >
      • Schedule at a Glance
      • Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities
      • Call for Programs
      • Session Tracks
      • Planning Meeting
      • Hospitality Committee Volunteer Sign-Up
      • Hotel & Travel
    • Upcoming Annual Conferences
    • Past Conferences & Events >
      • Past Annual Conferences >
        • 46th Annual Conference Schedule
        • 45th Annual Conference Schedule
      • Student Staffing Education Series
      • Conference & Events Management - Education Series
      • New Conference & Event Professional Workshop >
        • Watch Webinar - 2025
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        • 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
        • Patrick Perfetto Volunteer of the Year Award
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