Public Affairs Conference Advisory Committee
Thank you to the 2026 Conference Advisory Committee for representing Missouri State University students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the public.
| NAME | DEPARTMNT/ORGANIZATION | ROLE |
| Dr. Yoshimasa (Nancy) Kageyama | School of Hospitality and Agri Leaders | Faculty |
| Natalie Mook | School of Agricultural Science and Conservation | Faculty |
| Dr. Paula Patterson | Music | Faculty |
| Dr. Bill Sandel | Criminology & Criminal Justice | Faculty |
| Dr. Aric Gooch | Political Science | Faculty |
| Dr. Xiaoning Sun | School of Spec Education, Leadership & Prof Studies | Faculty |
| Dr. Joanna Cemore Brigden | School of Teaching Learn and Developmental Sciences | Faculty |
| Dr. Rebekah Austin | Information Technology & Cybersecurity | Faculty |
| Courtney Pham | Marketing | Faculty |
| Dr. Tasnuba Jerin | School of Earth Environment and Sustainability | Faculty |
| Dr. Andrzej (Andy) Baran | Physics, Astronomy & Materials Sciences | Faculty |
| Dr. Adena Jones | Psychology | Faculty |
| Dr. Keith McShan | Kinesiology | Faculty |
| Laura Derrick | Planning, Design and Construction | Staff |
| Nicholas Horne | TRIO Upward Bound | Staff |
| Lisa McEowen | Library Services | Staff |
| Dr. Kathy Nordyke | Citizenship and Service-Learning | Staff |
| Devin Schehrer | Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services | Staff |
| Daezia Smith | International Student Services | Staff |
| Emily Yeap | Strategic Communication | Staff |
| Raeleen Ziegler | Veteran Services | Staff |
| Amanda Stadler | MO Department of Mental Health - Housing | Community |
| Dr. Tara Beson | Victims Center | Community |
| Stacey Trewatha-Bach | Programs Coordinator | Public Affairs Support / Lead Conference Organizer |
| Mary Ann Wood | Director, Public Affairs Support | Public Affairs Support / Conference Organizer |
| Dr. Kevin Ray Evans | Geography, Geology and Planning | Public Affairs Fellow / Conference Chair |