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Election of NAPAHE Officers

A message from the NAPAHE Nominating Committee


In accordance with NAPAHE’s Bylaws, Article IV, Section 2., which states, “…The slate of officers shall be prepared and publicized six (6) weeks in advance of the annual meeting and formally voted on at the annual meeting of the association’s Board of Directors,” the Nominating Committee will recommend the following slate of officers be approved for 2019-2020:

Chair: Barbara Sandoval
Senior Executive Assistant to the President
Western Washington University

Chair-Elect: Kai Swanson
Special Assistant to the President
Augustana College

Treasurer: Diane Fornieri
Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Molloy College

Secretary: Tony Mesa
Executive Secretary to the Chancellor
The California State University


Stephanie Johnston
Nominating Committee Chair
Executive Administrative Manager to the President
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Mort’s Guide to Philadelphia for NAPAHE

Philadelphia is a uniquely welcoming city. Pleasant and walkable, it offers visitors with limited time memorable insights into its distinctive features. Virtually no other city blends history and contemporary culture so effectively. Close to your hotel, the Independence Hall area should be on your must-see list. Start at Sixth and Market Streets with visits to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, then proceed to Second and Market to explore the Museum of the American Revolution. While you know from history books what occurred there, walking the same ground as the colonial fathers breathes life into those events. You may even refresh yourself at the original Second Street Tavern, where our forefathers occasionally gathered at break time.

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2019 NAPAHE Annual Conference #2

NAPAHE is pleased to offer four preconference sessions this year.

While each is geared to a certain job description, please don’t let that stop you from attending any of the sessions. Part of your conference experience should be exploring topics and issues with which you are not familiar.

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