ACHE West Region

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Welcome to ACHE West


​The Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE) West Region is a region with ACHE. We are continuing higher education professionals who represent a large portion of the Western United States, Canada, Asia, and Mexico.

ACHE West is the premier provider of professional development for continuing higher education professionals.

Comprised of experts in the field, our membership prides itself upon connecting theory to practice, fostering an environment that supports sharing and learning, and focusing on the training, development and advocacy needs of the West Region.

ACHE West believes continuing higher education has a responsibility to meet the access and needs of our communities. We strive to understand and embrace the history and culture of our communities, and how this impacts experiences, approaches and access to education. We pledge to create a culture of belonging and community that values, recognizes, and honors differences so everyone feels welcome and empowered to be their authentic self.

View West Region Member Directory


The ACHE West Region includes members in the following locations:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

  • Alberta and British Columbia
  • Asia
  • Mexico

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West Region Officers

  • LeSondra Jones, M.A.
    LeSondra Jones, M.A.
    CSU-San Bernardino
    Chair
  • L'Erin Carmode
    L'Erin Carmode
    Western Governors University
    Secretary
  • Melanie Mitchell
    Melanie Mitchell
    Oregon State University (541)737-2163
    Treasurer
  • Michael Lopez-Patton
    Michael Lopez-Patton
    Dean of Students Pacific Oaks College (626)529-8498
    Past Chair
  • Bryan L Best
    Bryan L Best
    Sr. Instructional Technologist University of La Verne (909)448-4613
    Director-at-Large
  • Kate White
    Kate White
    EdD Director, Professional and Continuing Education CSU East Bay (510)885-2318
    Director-at-Large