The annual UPCEA MEMS conference is organized by a planning committee comprised of UPCEA member-volunteers. The majority of these members are marketing, enrollment management, and student success professionals within higher education institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee, please contact Melissa Peraino: mperaino@upcea.edu.
Conference Co-Chairs
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| Paul | Ballentine | Villanova University |
| Leigh | Saunders | University of Minnesota |
Awards Subcommittee
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| Alicia | Jasmin | Tulane University |
| Caleb | Walter | University of North Texas |
| Coley | Coleman | University of Pennsylvania |
| Derrick | Perry | The University of Texas at Arlington |
| Melaiya | Overton | University of Pennsylvania |
Communications Subcommittee
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| Andrea | Fagon | Alfred University |
| Karen | D'Angelo | Pratt Institute |
| Minh | Virasak | Santa Clara University |
| Nina | Sims | Virginia Commonwealth University |
Programming Subcommittee
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| Nicole | L'Huillier-Fenton | University of Vermont |
| Heather | Munns | Loyola University New Orleans |
| Lakitia | Avery | Kent State University |
| Molly | Garczynski | University of Michigan |
| Saskia | Fletcher | Oregon State University |
Networking Subcommittee
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| Maddie | Ludt | Mississippi State University |
| Ashley | Law | John Hopkins University - School of Medicine |
| Jen | Principe | University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
| Mike | Kalpokas | Villanova University |
| Pam | Quatchak | Point Park University |
Join the Planning Committee!
Be a key player in planning the next three UPCEA MEMS Conferences. In this leadership role, you will have input on nearly every aspect of the conference experience including content development, themes, events, and communications. Participation on the committee gives you an opportunity to:
“I chose to volunteer with the MEMS planning committee because I wanted to be part of something that felt meaningful beyond my day-to-day work. Being an online and professional education leader at my institution can be an isolating experience at times, so joining the committee has given me the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from different institutions, broadening my perspective and strengthening my sense of community.
What I value most is the sense of connection and purpose that comes from working toward a shared goal. It’s rewarding to see the months of planning with my fellow committee members come together in a tangible way. Volunteering has pushed me to grow, both professionally and personally, and it’s something I genuinely look forward to.
I would absolutely encourage others to get involved. It’s a meaningful way to give back, build relationships, and be part of something bigger than yourself.
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-Lakitia Avery, Kent State University
“I attended my first UPCEA MEMS in 2022, and I’ve been back every year since! There were so many unique aspects I enjoyed that made it easy to meet and connect with others. As a solo attendee, conferences can feel intimidating, but I signed up for a dinner group the first night and had such a positive experience, both there and throughout the rest of the event.
The excitement I felt after attending inspired me to get more involved, and through my continued involvement with UPCEA, I’ve met so many fantastic, passionate, hard-working people. What started as simply attending a conference ended up being pivotal. It changed how I see my career and shaped my approach to professional development and networking."
-Ashley Law, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine