Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors - International (ACCEDI)
  • 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
    • FAQ
    • Studies & Surveys >
      • Benchmarking Study
      • Salary Survey
    • Blog
    • Career Center
    • CAS Standards
    • Connections - Lead Referral
    • News
  • About
    • Mission & Purpose
    • Leadership >
      • Leadership Nominations
      • Board of Directors >
        • Board of Directors Qualifications
      • Regional Leadership >
        • Regional Director Qualifications
      • Action Teams
      • Past Presidents
      • 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
Member Login | Community
Member Login | Community

Regional Leadership

ACCED-I is divided into five regions, each guided by dedicated regional leaders. These leaders plan and deliver events, networking opportunities, and professional development tailored to current needs and trends. Their work supports the mission of ACCED-I, ensuring that collaboration and professional growth continue in every area we serve.
Picture
Picture
Picture

Region 1

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

Region 2

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

Region 3

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

Region 4

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

Region 5

Regional Director-Elect
Max Mandeville
Conference Planner
Cornell University
(607) 220-8818 | 
[email protected]
Regional Director
 Kaitlyn Donovan
Director - Business Operations & Program Support
Northeastern University
(617) 373-3822 | 
[email protected]
Immediate Past Regional Director
Lison Zapach
Associate Director
Tufts University
(617) 594-4302 | 
[email protected]
Contact Us | Member Login

Association of Collegiate Conference and ​Events Directors - International (ACCED-I)

1001-A E. Harmony Rd., #516, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 449-4960 | [email protected]

Login to CommUnity
 © Association of Collegiate Conference and ​Events Directors - International.  All Rights Reserved.
  • 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
    • FAQ
    • Studies & Surveys >
      • Benchmarking Study
      • Salary Survey
    • Blog
    • Career Center
    • CAS Standards
    • Connections - Lead Referral
    • News
  • About
    • Mission & Purpose
    • Leadership >
      • Leadership Nominations
      • Board of Directors >
        • Board of Directors Qualifications
      • Regional Leadership >
        • Regional Director Qualifications
      • Action Teams
      • Past Presidents
      • 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