program
Learn more about the various elements of the educational program at the NIRSA 2020 Annual Conference.
We have lined up some amazing preconference workshops & activities!
Are you presenting at NIRSA 2020?
Schedule Overview
- See what’s happening in Phoenix this April. Download the day-by-day schedule overview.
Special opportunity for senior-level professionals!
Note: This event is now full

Cost: $30 (includes networking lunch)
Location: Phoenix Convention Center
Time: 8:30am–1:00pm
Preregistration is required to attend this event.
Senior Leadership Summit
Tuesday, April 21 | 8:30am-1:00pm
The Senior Leadership Summit is designed for senior leaders in campus recreation. The Summit will offer high-level content to support these leaders as they navigate the complex, dynamic landscape of higher education today and the challenges projected over the next 3-5 years. Participants will hear from subject matter experts and engage in active learning as they co-create strategies to enhance their ability to affect long term change in their programs, on their campuses, and beyond.
NIRSA Conference Program Committee
The NIRSA Conference Committee is excited to welcome you to Phoenix, Arizona!
The Program Committee is currently hard at work designing an exciting and engaging program for the annual conference. If you are interested in presenting, please visit the Presenter Information section.

David Peters
Chair
Florida State University

Erin Patchett
Chair-Designee
Colorado State University

A’Naja Newsome
Chair-Elect
University of South Florida
Allie Bogard, Montana State University Silvia Chan, University of Connecticut Linda Clauss, California State University-East Bay Christopher Crume, Denison University Jessica Kiss, Bowling Green State University Jenny Larson, Elon University Brittani Lee, Indiana State University Stephanie Nielsen, University of Michigan Melissa Ortiz, Western Kentucky University Rahul Rajan, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Andrew Rampe, University of North Carolina Wilmington Kimberly Rottet, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Shauna Sage, Western Carolina University Chris Schmoldt, West Virginia University Andrea Snead, University of Central Florida Kathryn Thies, Loyola University Chicago Lashica Thomas, Columbus State University Cindy Tse, Colorado State University-Fort Collins Christina Ustiak, Florida Atlantic University Scott Vandermoon, CENTERS, LLC At DePaul University Ty Verdin, Kennesaw State University James Zeller, Belmont University Kristen Gleason, NIRSA Headquarters