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WACUHO Executive Board 2026-2027

Executive Board Members serve the Association by providing overall leadership to its committees and volunteers. The eleven-person committee is composed of nine voting members and two non-voting members. All voting members of the Executive Board are elected annually by the WACUHO membership at the Annual Business Meeting hosted during the Annual Conference. The non-voting members help to provide guidance on specific topics and complete position-specific projects. WACUHO members of all experience levels are encouraged to run and help lead our Association into the future.

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Voting Members

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Chris Flores

President

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Stanford University

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Josh O'Connor

President-Elect

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University of the Pacific

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Zachary "Zak" Labus

Vice President

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CSU Long Beach

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Wayne Nichols

Treasurer

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UCLA

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Erica Leyva

Treasurer-Elect

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Santa Clara University

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Katie Knoll

Secretary

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UC San Diego

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Kam Attia

Member At Large - Student Development

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CSU Fullerton

Crystal Lay

Member At Large - Professional Development

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CSU Monterey Bay

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Charles Lipon

Member At Large - Engagement & Outreach

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University of Nevada Reno

Emily Lees

Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Chico State

Non-Voting Members

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Jerry Solorzano

Communications and Technology Coordinator

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UC Riverside

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Kyle Hamlin

Communications and Technology Coordinator

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San Jose State University

Our Positions

We are currently accepting nominations for the following WACUHO Executive Committee positions (Detailed duties for each position can be found in the WACUHO Leadership Manual)

(2-year commitment)

President-Elect

(1-year commitment)

Vice President

(2-year commitment)

Secretary

(2-year commitment)

Treasurer-Elect

(2-year commitment)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Representative

(1-year commitment)

Member-at-Large

The MAL for Student Development serves as a liaison between WACUHO and student leaders within housing and residence life, ensuring they have access to leadership development, mentorship, and wellness resources. This role is dedicated to enhancing student engagement in professional spaces and fostering their personal and career growth.

Member-at-Large for Student Development

The MAL for Professional Development is dedicated to creating opportunities for housing professionals to grow in their careers through workshops, mentorships, and leading training within WACUHO.

Member-at-Large for Professional Development

The MAL for Engagement & Outreach is responsible for strengthening relationships with both current and prospective WACUHO member institutions, ensuring that housing professionals and student leaders feel connected ad valued within the association.

Member-at-Large for Engagement & Outreach
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Serving in a leadership role within WACUHO is an incredible opportunity to shape the future of our field, build connections, and contribute to the professional growth of housing and residence life professionals across the region. If you or someone you know has the passion, vision, and dedication to serve, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

The nominations deadline is February 20, 2026 at Noon.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about these roles, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Nominations Committee (nominations@wacuho.org).
 
Thank you for your commitment to WACUHO and for helping us find the next generation of leaders!

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