NASPA Connecticut
Region I
The CT State Leadership Team aims to provide professional and social events for CT NASPA members as well as the opportunity to network with other student affairs professionals. We encourage you to get involved and stay informed through the NASPA Region I Facebook page or by emailing the State Director.
Vision
Belonging and Access is Our Focus
The Board at NASPA Connecticut is deeply focused on fostering a strong sense of connection and belonging among student affairs professionals across the state. No matter your campus size or role, we want you to feel seen, supported, and included in the work we do together. As a community, NASPA CT remains committed to offering professional development opportunities that are accessible and feasible for all budgets.
State Board
Kim Kleszczynski - CT State Director | Hearing Coordinator, UConn
Erin Morrell - Associate Director for Professional Development Operations| Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation, Albertus Magnus College
Danny Riley - Assistant Director of Operations | Assistant Program Director for Student Staff and Leadership Engagement, UConn
Luke Keith - Assistant Director of Operations | Recent Graduate
Kelli Meyer - Assistant Director for Graduate Student Engagement, Chair of Graduate Student Mentorship Program | Dean of Students, University of Bridgeport
Taj Julian - Assistant Director for Community, Belonging, & Education | Residence Hall Director, UConn, Storrs
Stephen Sweet - Assistant Director for Community, Belonging & Education | Director of Residence Life, Southern Connecticut State University
Marisa Carrasco - Social Coordinator (Southern CT Region)| Social Subcommittee Chair| Director, Center for Student Involvement, University of Bridgeport
Shannon Browne - Social Coordinator (Eastern CT Region) | Residence Hall Director, UConn Storrs
John Lamaita - Professional Development and Engagement Coordinator | Residence Hall Director, UConn Storrs
Kristina Lynch - Professional Development and Engagement Coordinator | Associate Director of Student Support & Community Standards, Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Sarah Gager - Campus Senior Leadership Liaison | Dean of Students, CT State Naugatuck
Lisa Leggett - Member at Large | Case Manager, Office of Student Care and Concern, UConn
Drew Boutilier - Marketing and Communications Assistant | Hall Director, UConn, Storrs
Michael Heck - Member at Large | Director of Housing and Residential Life, University of Bridgeport
Tanaya M. Walters - Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator for Underrepresented Professionals | Associate Dean of Student Development/Deputy Title IX/Equity Campus Lead Quinebaug Valley, CSCU
Open Positions
If you are interested in joining the leadership team or a committee (listed below), please email [email protected].
NASPA CT State Board Committees
Grad Student Success & Engagement Committee (3-6 hours / month) - Assist with Graduate Program Outreach, Socials, and the Graduate Student Mentorship Program.
Coffee and Conversations Committee (3 hours / month) - Assist with creating the facilitation guides and leading monthly coffee talks on issues impacting higher ed and topics related to DEIB.
Professional Development and Community Building Committee (3-6 hours / month) - Build various professional development opportunities, including the annual Drive-In OR assist with planning socials and meet-ups across the state.
State Awards Selection Committee (4 hour / year - 1st Week of October [membership required]) - Review Annual Award submission and select winners.
If you would like to review our committee options or sign up, please click here.
General Committee Members
Nikita Rodriguez
Sarah Cooper
Jill Bassett-Cameron
Rebecca Udler
Matt Kurtz
Hannah Cranston
LinkedIn Group
Stay connected and grow your professional network by joining the NASPA Connecticut LinkedIn Group! Engage with fellow student affairs professionals, share resources, and stay updated on regional events and opportunities.
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Request a NASPA Speaker for Your Students
If you would like a member of our board to speak with your class or graduate program about NASPA and the opportunities it offers, please contact [email protected].