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Executive Board
WACUHO is seeking motivated and dedicated leaders to help guide our Regional Association into the future! We encourage you to self-nominate and complete the interest form if you ever thought about being a member of the Executive Board for WACUHO. If you are not interested in running yourself, please feel free to nominate a colleague whom believe is ready to step into a leadership role in the Association. I will personally reach out to those that self-nominate and those that have been nominated to confirm interests.
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
WACUHO Executive Board Nominations 2026-2027
Vice President
No nominations have been received at this time. A call will go out for nominations from the floor at the Annual Business Meeting during WACE.
Member-At-Large Student Development
No nominations have been received at this time. A call will go out for nominations from the floor at the Annual Business Meeting during WACE.
Member-At-Large Engagement and Outreach
Charles Lipon
University of Nevada, Reno
He/Him
Member-At-Large Professional Development
Myra Cheah
San Jose State University
she/her/hers
Member-At-Large Professional Development
Crystal Lay
CSU Monterey Bay
She/Her
Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Emily Lees
Chico State
She/her/hers
Secretary
Katie Knoll
UC San Diego
she/her
Treasurer-Elect
Erica Leyva
Santa Clara University
President-Elect
Josh O'Connor
University of the Pacific
He | Him | His
HOW:
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!