Regions

Each of AFA’s regions has a Regional Director and Member Engagement & Recruitment Team to serve professionals in the area through newsletters, updates, professional development opportunities, and networking. View our region map and regional director information below:

 

 

 

 

AFA Regional Map

Regional Directors

Alison Burke

University of Rhode Island

Abbi Hanson Allen

Virginia Tech

Jeremy Paul

Grand Valley State University

Angie Zemke

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Patricia Lott

University of New Mexico

Upcoming Regional Programs

Regional MER Teams are hard at work planning opportunities for your region to connect throughout the year! Monitor your email inbox for regional updates and newsletters to stay in-the-know.

Region 2 Virtual State Gatherings

Region 2 members received an email on Friday, June 5 from Region 2 Director, Abbi Hanson Allen, about a series of state-by-state virtual gatherings taking place through the month of June! Members should refer to Abbi’s email for more details on how to join your state’s gathering.

Mississippi 
June 8th – 12pm EST, 11am CST
Alabama 
June 8th – 1pm EST, 12pm CST
Florida 
June 9th – 12pm EST, 11am CST
Louisiana 
June 9th – 1pm EST, 12pm CST
North Carolina
June 10th – 12pm EST, 11am CST
Georgia
June 10th- 1pm EST, 12pm CST
South Carolina 
June 11th – 12pm EST, 11am CST
Kentucky
June 11th – 1pm EST, 12pm CST
Tennessee
June 15th – 12pm EST, 11am CST
Virginia
June 16th – 12pm EST, 11am CST

 

Region 5 June Series

Region 5 members received an email on Friday, June 5 from Region 5 Director, Patricia Lott, about a series of professional development sessions taking place in June! Members should refer to Patricia’s email for more details on how to join these sessions.

Tuesday, June 16 | 11:00 AM PST
Summer Series w/ Lawrence Ross
Join Lawrence Ross, Author and Lecturer, for an honest dialogue on campus racism, today’s campus climate, and how FSL professionals can lead with accountability, equity, and impact.
 
Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 AM PST
Summer Series w/ Ross Szabo
Hear from Ross Szabo, Wellness Director at UCLA Geffen Academy, as he shares insight on incoming student expectations and offers guidance on how we can proactively enhance the collegiate experience to foster connection, well-being, and student success.