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Student Affairs
​Advisory Board
​(SAAB)

​WHO IS THE SAAB AND WHAT DO WE DO?

​ For our order and construction of 2025 SAAB view our guidebook: HERE
​
What are the goals of SAAB?

To establish and strengthen a positive and productive relationship between students and professionals of the organization, consult and advise students regarding any concerns brought to attention by students or about students, and encourage and support students' professional involvement and growth within AMTAS and eventually AMTA.

Who are SAAB Members?
The Chairperson, as the national student advisor, a Liaison to the AMTA Board of Directors, AMTAS Officers, seven Regional Advisors,  and seven Regional Student Presidents. 

What does the SAAB Chairperson do?
The Chairperson functions as SAAB's administrator and advisor to the AMTAS Executive Board. She/he works closely with the AMTA Board of Directors and the National AMTA Office to coordinate SAABs work and to keep informed of the Association's ongoing activities.

How do I get involved with SAAB?
Become an AMTA member, be interested in and experienced with student academic affairs, and become elected
 or appointed by each regional chapter of AMTA. Regional procedures for choosing vary (see regional Constitution and/or Bylaws).

What do people say about SAAB?
1. From the previous AMTA President Dr. Barbara Wheeler on December 15, 2009: "Dear Petra, The Board of Directors is very grateful for the work that you and the AMTAS Board have done and continue to do. We adopted the following motion at our meeting in San Diego: Resolve, to commend Dr.Petra Kern and members of the AMTAS Board for their diligent, innovative, and enthusiastic service and contributions to the annual conference. Please convey our appreciation to those involved."
2. From Lauren Bevilacqua, WR-AMTAS President 2009: "The SAAB Board is a dynamic and creative force. The collaboration between the student members and professional advisors was the most exciting and inspiring aspect."
​3. From Catie Alpeter, MWR-AMTAS President 2010: "SAAB is really operating at a high level and offers students in any educational program several opportunities to observe and take part in their model for efficacy.
​SAAB Members
Chair: 
​Flor del Cielo Hernandez

AMTAS Executive Board:
President:
Nazarene Campodonico
President-Elect: Ari Beasley

Vice President: Jan Portisch
Parliamentarian:
Claire Christensen
Treasurer: Madison Robinson
Secretary:
Kaitlynn Daniels
Past President: Karina Colon Fuentes

Regional Advisors:
GLR: 
Dana Casteel (moving soon)
MAR: 
Averee Conway
MWR: 
Amy Robertson
NER: 
Cacia King Herlihy
SER: 
Dr. Yu-Ling Chen 
SWR: Becca Kittleson
WR: Hilary Yip

Regional Student Presidents:

GLR: Kellee Coviak Hansen
MWR: Kirsten Nelson
MAR: 
Amanda Montera
NER: Shannon Laine 
SER: Liz Eggerding
SWR: 
Jaynie Hakeem
WR: Karen Sanchez Staedler 
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  • About AMTAS
    • AMTAS Executive Board
    • Position Descriptions
    • Student Affairs Advisory Board
    • AMTAS Board of Directors
    • AMTAS Membership
    • Regions
    • Standing Committees
    • Contact Us
  • Events
    • AMTAS Passages 2025 >
      • Register for Passages
      • Passages Events
    • AMTA Symposium
    • AMTAS Internship Fair
    • Student Business
    • Conferences
  • Student Resources
    • AMTAS Documents
    • Scholarships >
      • President's Challenge
      • STARS Awards
      • Regional Support Funds
    • International
    • Internship >
      • Intern Podcast
    • Race and Cultural Education Resources >
      • Week 1 Materials
      • Week 2 Materials
      • Week 3 Materials
      • Week 4 Materials
      • Week 5 Materials
      • Continuing Education Materials
    • Winter Virtual Cafes
    • Community Conversations >
      • WFMT (CC#1)
      • Regional Presidents (CC #2)
      • Service and Leadership (CC#3)
      • "Indians to Indigenous" (CC#4)
  • Fundraisers
    • Events >
      • Donation: GiveLively
    • Merchandise
  • Blog