Announcing the results of student elections and NIRSA bylaws changes

March 3-6, NIRSA student members cast their votes for the NIRSA Student Leader and Regional Student Leaders who will comprise the Member Network’s Student Leadership Team; all eligible NIRSA members were also invited to vote on three proposed amendments to NIRSA’s bylaws.

When candidate slates were finalized and announced in mid-February, there was not a candidate for the Region I Student Leader. However, since that time, an application was received and the Member Network voted to approve the candidate. Therefore, NIRSA is proud to announce a complete roster for the 2026-2027 Student Leadership Team:

NIRSA Student Leader

Bryce Baker, Butler University

Region I Student Leader

Nicholas Liu, Rowan University

Region II Student Leader

Keegan Sheffler, West Virginia University

Region III Student Leader

Sarah Messing, Bowling Green State University

Region IV Student Leader

Alison Stapp, University of North Texas

Region V Student Leader

Lisca de Jager, University of Colorado Boulder

Region VI Student Leader

Bailey Crone, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Canadian Student Leader

Simran Lally, University of the Fraser Valley

We look forward to working with these dedicated, talented individuals. We appreciate their willingness to serve as representatives of the Association and know that they will make significant contributions on behalf of NIRSA students.

Members vote to amend NIRSA bylaws

In addition to the Student Leadership Team positions, all NIRSA members had the ability to vote on three amendments to NIRSA’s bylaws which were proposed by the Governance Review Steering Committee.

All three of the proposed amendments were ratified and will be incorporated into NIRSA’s bylaws. The changes affect how the NIRSA Nominations and Appointments Committee is constituted and how this group can fulfill their charges.

Thank you to all the members who voted in the March 2026 elections. We appreciate you for making your voice heard and for your help in shaping NIRSA’s future!