Each year, WACAC members are asked to submit Executive Board nominations for review by the Governance and Nominations Committee and election by the association’s voting membership (excludes Student and Business categories).
WACAC’s Executive Board is made up of the following elected positions: 3 Presidents (Elect, Current and Past), Treasurer, Secretary, and Membership Delegates. Committee Chairs are appointed by the Board.
2026-27 Elections
Voting is now open for the WACAC Executive Board for our 2026-2027 cycle! Cast your ballots from Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 31.
As a WACAC member, your participation in this election process is crucial to the continued growth and success of our organization. We value the diverse perspectives and expertise that each member brings to the table, and your vote will play an impactful role in our future.
Election Details
Candidates: We have an incredible slate of candidates for each elected position who are committed to advancing the goals and mission of WACAC. Learn more about each candidate by reading their profiles below.
How to Vote: To cast your vote, please log in to your member portal for detailed instructions on the voting process.
Please note that if you hold a Business or Student membership, we value your contributions to our field. However, these membership types are non-voting for election purposes.
If you encounter any technical issues, please reach out to our support team at wacactech@wacac.org.
Thank you for your continued support of WACAC!
President-Elect
Sebastian Brown
Regional Admission Counselor, University of Oregon
WACAC Committee Service
Oversight Committee (2022-2025)
Communications Chair (2022-2025)
Communications Committee Member (2018-2022)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
NACAC AI in College Admissions SIG Leader (2024-Present)
RACC Event Coordinator (2022-Present)
WACAC Annual Conference Committee Member (2023-2025)
NACAC Los Angeles Local Advisory Committee Member (2024)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
Regional Admission Counselor, University of Oregon (2022-Present)
Admissions Counselor, University of Redlands (2018-2022)
RACC Member (2022-Present)
WACAC and NACAC Member (2018-Present)
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) – University of Redlands (2022)
Master’s Degree in Higher Education (MA.Ed) – University of Redlands (2018)
Read Sebastian’s candidate statement about qualifications and goals.
President-Elect
Matt Lane
Director of College Counseling, Branson School
WACAC Committee Service
Chair of Admission Practices Committee (2020-2023)
Assembly Delegate (2014-2019)
Member of IDEA, Membership, Government Relations, Conference Committees (various commitments throughout the years)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
NACAC Member (1998-Present)
LGBTQ+ SIG Leader (2023-2025)
Reimagining the Assembly Committee (2021-2022)
Margaret Addis Award Winner (2021)
Admission Practices Committee (2018-2021)
NEACAC Member (1998-2006 & 2008-2013)
Vice President & Executive Board Member (2012-2013)
Governing Board Member (2004-2006 & 2008-2013)
Professional of the Year Award (2012)
Chair of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access) Committee (2010-2012)
Assembly Delegate (2004-2006 & 2009-2012)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools) Member (2008-Present)
Chair of Governance and Nominating Committee (2023-Present)
Board of Trustees (2022-Present)
Annual Conference Co-Chair (2018-2019)
Point Foundation (scholarship, leadership, and mentorship organization for LGBTQ+ youth)
National Scholarship Selection Committee (2011-Present)
Volunteer and Fundraiser (2009-Present)
Advisory Boards
Southern Methodist Undergraduate Admission Advisory Board (2025-Present)
Colorado College Undergraduate Admission Advisory Board (2024-Present)
University of Chicago Undergraduate Admission Advisory Board (2013-2015, 2017-Present)
Read Matt’s candidate statement about qualifications and goals.
Treasurer-Elect
Jim Whitaker
Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Chapman University
WACAC Committee Service
Current Treasurer
Presidential Cycle (1991-1993)
Secretary/Treasurer (1986-1988)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
WACAC Investment Committee Chair (2024-Present)
NACAC Finance Committee Chair (2019-2021)
NACAC Finance Committee (2016-2021)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
NACAC/WACAC Member (1978-Present)
Read Jim’s candidate statement about qualifications and goals.
Secretary-Elect
Amy Krueger
Associate Director of College Counseling, Oaks Christian School
WACAC Committee Service
Membership Chair (2018-2019)
Read Amy’s candidate statement about qualifications and goals.
Membership Delegate
Rachel Adelman
Assistant Director of Admission, Loyola University Chicago
WACAC Committee Service
Served on the Communications Committee and the Admission Practices committee (2023-2024)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
RACC Board Member-Counselor Relations (2022-2024)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
Member of Latinx SIG (2024-Present)
Read Rachel’s candidate statement.
Membership Delegate
Michael Cervantes
Senior Associate Director, University of California, Santa Cruz
WACAC Committee Service
Government Relations Committee (January 2026-Present)
Legislative Conference (2023)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
NACAC Member (2021-Present)
NASPA Member (2016-2024)
NASPA Western Regional Conference Presenter (2023)
Read Michael’s candidate statement.
Membership Delegate
Li-Hsiang (Lisa) Chung
College and Career Counselor/Specialist, La Cañada High School
WACAC Committee Service
Wildfire Impact Committee (2025-2026)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
Woodbury University Advisory Board Member (2021)
Media Chair for WACAC Share Learn & Connect (2017)
NACAC College Fair Committee (2015)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
NACAC
ASCA
UCSD Admissions Reader
College Essay Guy
Read Li-Hsiang’s candidate statement.
Membership Delegate
Alice Kiureghian
Associate Director of College Counseling and Academic Planning, Milken Community School
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
I’ve served as a member of the NACAC National College Fair – Greater Los Angeles Committee for two years (2025-2026). I’ve helped with the busing coordination ahead of two college fairs and recently volunteered at the February 2026 College Fair in Pasadena.
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
WACAC Annual Conference Presenter – “Dual Perspectives: Aligning High School and College Practices in Dual Enrollment” (2026)
Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School – College Counselor/Director of Administration/Admissions Coordinator (2017-2024)
Read Alice’s candidate statement.
Membership Delegate
Joyee Lin
Independent Educational Consultant, Thinque Prep
WACAC Committee Service
Conference Committee (2022-Present)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
WACAC IDEA Committee
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
NACAC
WACAC
IECA
HECA
Read Joyee’s candidate statement.
Membership Delegate
Mariesa Negosanti
Northern California Assistant Director of Regional Recruitment, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
WACAC Committee Service
Leadership Development Institute (2026)
Conference Committee (2024-2026)
Government Relations & Advocacy Committee (2022-2026)
LGBTQIA+ SIG Co-Leader (2022-2025)
Local, State, Regional and/or National Offices or Committees
Regional Admissions Counselors of California, Access & Outreach Committee (2022-2025)
Regional Admissions Counselors of California, Elections Committee (2023-2024)
Relevant Professional Organizations & Experience
PNACAC Member (2022-Present)
NACAC Member (2015-Present)
Regional Admissions Counselors of California, NorCal Vice Chairperson (2025-Present) & Member (2022-Present)
Association for Regional Representatives of Oregon & Washington, Board Treasurer (2022-2024); Interim Chairperson (Fall 2024) & Member (2022-Present)
RMACAC Member (2022-2024)
NEACAC Member (2015-2022)
Read Mariesa’s candidate statement.
Learn more about the work of the Governance and Nominations Committee.