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National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education

Virtual Affinity Groups

You are Invited to Participate in Monthly Virtual Affinity Sessions

Similar to roundtables at the annual conference, these virtual sessions are informal and provide an opportunity to network with others who hold a title similar to yours and to discuss topics of mutual interest. We are now offering affinity group sessions for Presidential Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, Provost Assistants, Vice President Assistants, and Dean Assistants. Please see below for virtual joining information and facilitator information. 


NEW for 2025: Pre-registration is required for each session.

Registering for a session will automatically generate a meeting invitation for your calendar. 

Seeking Virtual Affinity Group Facilitators

NAPAHE is regularly seeking facilitators to host monthly affinity group sessions. These virtual sessions are 45-60 minutes. They are informal and provide an opportunity to network with others who hold a title similar to yours and to discuss topics of mutual interest.

As a facilitator, you would have creative freedom to run the group session. However, a simple agenda might look like: intro/icebreaker, topic of the month (of your choosing), discussion, then final remarks.

If you are interested in facilitating, please complete the form linked below, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with a date/time you are willing to host. NAPAHE will provide the Zoom room.

Presidential Assistant Affinity Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

1:30 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Alisha Campbell Triana
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

2:00 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Crystal Gienger
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More Dates Coming Soon

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Chief of Staff Affinity Group

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

2:30 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Sheri Sargent
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May 2025

Time TBD

Facilitator: TBD

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

12:00 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Marc Schaeffer
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Provost Assistant Affinity Group

Thursday, May 29, 2025

1:00 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Holli Stillman
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Tuesday, June 24, 2025

2:30 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Joey Haavik
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More Dates Coming Soon

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Vice President Assistant Affinity Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025

2:30 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Susi Holmes
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June 2025

Time TBD

Facilitator: TBD

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Dean Assistant Affinity Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

2:00 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Melanie Lewis
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Thursday, June 12, 2025

2:00 PM Central Time

Facilitator: Laura Burnham
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More Dates Coming Soon

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Interested in facilitating?
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