Anwar Cruter serves as the Director for Residential Education for Sophomore and Upper Division residential communities at San Diego State University. Anwar has over 15 years of experience working in higher education at both public and private institutions across the country focusing on student success initiatives , equity-minded practices and student life and engagement. 

Dr. Brooke Paradise, Ed.D. (they/them), is a dynamic higher education leader, educator, researcher, and advocate for inclusive excellence. As the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Inclusion and Engagement at Skidmore College, they lead initiatives focused on student belonging, leadership development, and transformative learning, including the development of Skidmore’s first residential experience curriculum. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Paradise holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and brings a passion for advancing equity, fostering authentic leadership, and creating environments where individuals can thrive. Their research and professional work center on neurodivergence, inclusive leadership, social justice, and the retention and well-being of higher education professionals. Nationally, they serve in multiple leadership roles with NASPA, including National Chair of the Undergraduate Student Conference, Region II Communications Coordinator, and member of the NASPA Governance Task Force. Through their scholarship, leadership, and advocacy, Dr. Paradise is committed to reimagining higher education through creativity, care, and meaningful institutional change.

Leticia Lynch (she/her) serves as the Assistant Director for Orientation and New Student Programs at Hofstra University on Long Island, New York. Her passion for student affairs began during her undergraduate studies at Ithaca College as she pursued a degree in applied psychology with a minor in counseling. Her experiences as an Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, and other student leadership roles inspired her pursue the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP). Leticia continued to follow her passion for student affairs and earned her master’s degree in higher education and student affairs from New York University. Her professional experiences include student leadership, student club advising, campus-wide programming, orientation, and first year experience initiatives.

Jaquoi Dorsett (He/Him) was born and raised in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Sociology. He is currently based in Buffalo, NY, where he serves as a Career Development Graduate Assistant at Canisius University while completing his Master's in Higher Education Leadership and Administration. Jaquoi is passionate about supporting student success and enjoys board games, R&B music, and hiking in his free time.

Charlie Sloop (He/They) is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master's degree in Student Affairs Administration in the College of Education at Michigan State University. They currently work as a Graduate Assistant for Registered Student Organizations in the Office of Spartan Experiences. Charlie is a graduate of Virginia Tech with two bachelor's of art in theatre arts: performance and public relations. Charlie first explored student affairs by becoming an orientation leader and working across multiple functional areas. Charlie's main role prior to graduation was serving as a Hazing Prevention Specialist & Project Assistant to Student Engagement and Campus Life. Charlie began exploring NASPA through the NASPA Undergraduate Fellowship Program (NUFP), and now serves as a co-chair of the Communications Subcommittee on the NUFP Steering Committee, and a member of the Graduate Associate Program (GAP). Charlie's philosophy toward student affairs is to let your art forge a change amongst people to be curious and serve in lifelong learning.