NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference

From first conversations to lifelong connections—this is what community looks like💙💚

Grateful for every voice, every story, and every future leader who made the 2026 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference an unforgettable space for growth, belonging, and inspiration. The impact doesn’t end here—this is just the beginning!

From the bottom of the committee's heart, THANK YOU!🤩

More wrap-up posts coming soon, but for now, we hope to see all you incredible people in National Harbor, Maryland for NASPA 2027!

🌟TUESDAY, MARCH 10 | 10:00AM - 10:50AM | Marriott Julia Lee B, Level 3🌟

Be sure to attend our session and support students interested in the field of student affairs and higher education!

Discover how the annual NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference (USC) cultivates interest in the student affairs profession through mentorship, community, and identity-centered leadership development for undergraduate students interested in pursuing higher education and student affairs.
The preseners will speak on the program structure, outcomes, and how institutions can engage undergraduate students in this high-impact pipeline experience.

Conference Focus Area: Focusing on People: The Heart of the Student Affairs Profession

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the structure, purpose, and goals of the NASPA USC.
2. Recognize the USC as a strategic pipeline to diversify and strengthen the future of the student affairs profession
3. Learn how to identify and nominate students from their campus to attend.
4. Gain tools to mentor, support, or replicate similar opportunities locally.

Featuring Brooke Paradise, Ed.D.Jillian Strong, M.A.

🔔TUESDAY, MARCH 10 | 10:00AM - 10:50AM | Marriott Julia Lee B, Level 3🔔

Be sure to attend our session and support students interested in the field of student affairs and higher education!

Discover how the annual NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference (USC) cultivates interest in the student affairs profession through mentorship, community, and identity-centered leadership development for undergraduate students interested in pursuing higher education and student affairs.
The preseners will speak on the program structure, outcomes, and how institutions can engage undergraduate students in this high-impact pipeline experience.

Conference Focus Area: Focusing on People: The Heart of the Student Affairs Profession

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the structure, purpose, and goals of the NASPA USC.
2. Recognize the USC as a strategic pipeline to diversify and strengthen the future of the student affairs profession
3. Learn how to identify and nominate students from their campus to attend.
4. Gain tools to mentor, support, or replicate similar opportunities locally.

Featuring Brooke Paradise, Ed.D.Jillian Strong, M.A.

✨ Our LAST Instagram Takeover Thursdays, featuring Derrick Ball✨

Derrick Ball was born and raised in Southern California. He obtained a bachelors of arts in psychology from the University of Redlands where he gained a passion for students affairs. As student body president, a resident assistant, and an intern in the student affairs office he fell in love with helping college students. He is currently serving as a graduate hall director and obtaining a masters of science in higher education administration with an emphasis in student affairs at Texas A&M. He aims to always work as a student affairs professional educating students beyond the classroom.

Reach out if you have any questions and tune in through today’s stories 👀✨

✨Instagram Takeover Thursdays, featuring Brooke Paradise✨

Dr. Brooke Paradise (they/them) is the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Inclusion & Engagement at Skidmore College, where they provide strategic oversight for Campus Life & Engagement and supervise functional areas including Leadership Activities, Religious & Spiritual Life, and Student Diversity & Equity.

With 15+ years of experience across higher education, Brooke is known for building student-centered systems that strengthen belonging, equity, and student success—including developing a comprehensive residential curriculum from the ground up and facilitating a learning community that bridges faculty and staff partnerships.

Brooke’s scholarship and professional practice center neurodivergence and inclusion in the workplace, translating research into actionable strategies that support cognitive diversity and sustainable culture change.

They regularly deliver national trainings and presentations, including a NASPA national conference session on the lived experiences of neurodivergent student affairs professionals and inclusive workplace practices, as well as professional leadership development programming. Brooke has also facilitated DEI trainings for NCAA Division I student-athletes and coaching staff and led DEI-focused training for resident advisors. In addition, they serve in national association leadership roles with NASPA, including positions supporting assessment, learning outcomes, and undergraduate pipeline development.

Reach out if you have any questions and tune in through today’s stories 👀✨

🌟Introducing... The Chillfield🌟

We are so excited to welcome a partner that is elevating student involvement, reimagining student affairs, and will uplift the mission of the Undergraduate Student Conference!💚💙

The Chillfield is more than just a truck—it’s an initiative for fun that brings the best events straight to students😎

The Virginia Tech team is all about creating great experiences, whether it’s a laid-back hangout or something a bit more interactive. With lawn games, music, a TV, and even the occasional craft station, The Chillfield has everything you need to turn an ordinary day into something fun.

Keep an eye out—because they are rolling out with an Instagram takeover today! Stay tune to get a sneak peak into The Chillfield👀✨

25 Days until the 2026 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference at UMKC! 💙

Join us on March 8, 2026 as emerging leaders from across the country come together to connect, learn, and grow in the heart of Kansas City. 🌆

If you haven’t registered yet… what are you waiting for? Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable USC experience! 🤩

📍 Hosted by the University of Missouri–Kansas City
🔗 Register now + reach out if you want to learn more!

✨Instagram Takeover Thursdays, featuring Brianna Bryant✨

"My name is Brianna Bryant (she/her/hers), and I am a first-year Master’s student in the College Student Affairs Administration program at the University of Georgia! I graduated from Florida State University with my Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Humanities with a minor in General Business. I started my involvement with NASPA in 2023 as a NUFP Fellow. Currently, I serve as a graduate representative for the Region III board and as a committee member for assessment and evaluation for the 2026 Undergraduate Student Conference."

Reach out if you have any questions and tune in through today’s stories 👀✨

✨Instagram Takeover Thursdays, featuring Sohan Daniel✨

Sohan is a coordinator at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville (UTK) in the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, where he supports students through accountability-centered practices that emphasize learning, growth, and personal development. Prior to joining UTK, Sohan completed his master’s degree at The Ohio State University, where he was introduced to student conduct work while serving as an assistant hall director. Through this experience, he developed a strong belief in accountability as a powerful tool for student learning and transformation, and he values the opportunity to help students navigate challenges while building skills for both personal and academic success. In addition to his role as a coordinator, Sohan serves as the chair-elect for NASPA’s Undergraduate Student Conference (USC). He pursued this opportunity after witnessing the impact USC can have on launching attendees’ careers in student affairs. Sohan earned his Bachelor of Science in Sport & Exercise Psychology from West Virginia University and his Master of Arts in Higher Education & Student Affairs from The Ohio State University.

Reach out if you have any questions and tune in through today’s stories 👀✨

35 Days until the 2026 NASPA Undergraduate Student Conference at UMKC! 💙

Join us on March 8, 2026 as emerging leaders from across the country come together to connect, learn, and grow in the heart of Kansas City. 🌆

If you haven’t registered yet… what are you waiting for? Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable USC experience! 🤩

📍 Hosted by the University of Missouri–Kansas City
🔗 Register now + reach out if you want to learn more!