Chairperson

Kayla Meaders - Midwestern State University

Kayla Meaders is excited to serve as the Region 6 Chair this year! Originally from Oklahoma, she has called Texas home for over a decade. She enjoys working in higher education and aim to continue for many years. For the past eight years, she has been an academic advisor at Midwestern State University (MSU) in Wichita Falls, TX, supporting students from freshman to senior year in the West College of Education. Additionally, she involved in assessment and accreditation processes within the college, coordinating admission, retention, dismissal, and certification of candidates in all Texas Education Agency (TEA) approved certification programs. Currently, she pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Higher Education Administration from Arkansas State University. In her free time, she volunteers with the local Junior League chapter in Wichita Falls and other local non-profits. When not on campus or volunteering, she enjoys gardening or spending time at the lake.

Chair Elect

Enrique Escamilla - South Plains College

Enrique Escamilla is an Academic and Technical Advisor at South Plains College, a community college located west of Texas Tech University. His experience in higher education includes teaching at a high school district and, more recently, serving as an academic advisor. He will be celebrating his tenth year in this role in the Fall of 2025.

In addition to advising, he also deliver workshops tailored to student needs. For example, one day we might focus on communication skills, and on another, we could conduct a resume workshop. This variety is one of the main reasons he enjoys advising as a profession.

Outside of work, Enrique enjoys gardening, woodworking, exploring new technology, and spending time with his family.

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