Region III

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico

Region III: Building Campus Communities Across the Southeast and Beyond

Region III is deeply committed to building strong, student-centered communities where individuals can thrive.

Through active engagement and collaboration, our volunteers strive to create memorable programming and events that support the development and well-being of students and emerging professionals.

Looking to stay connected with our volunteers? Follow us on social media and check out our quarterly newsletter!

Regional Conference

More information to come!

Awards and Scholarships

Region III offers numerous awards and scholarships to recognize and advance professionals and students within the region.

Volunteer

Looking for a great way to volunteer while building connections with your peers from across the region? ACUI’s regions have a variety of ways for you to volunteer, including as regional director, roles on the Regional Leadership Team, or working to plan the Regional Conference.

Applications for the Regional Conference Planning Team Member are open. Regional Leadership Team applications are being accepted until all positions are filled. Please contact the regional director if you have questions about which positions are available.

Student Advisory Board

Region III is looking for passionate student leaders to help shape the future of our region. As a Student Advisory Board member, you’ll bring your ideas to the table, represent your campus, and collaborate with peers to plan the regional conference and guide ACUI’s year-round programming. This flexible opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the region.

For questions, please contact Student Involvement Coordinator Abbie Farley, afarley@wcu.edu.

Regional Episodic Volunteer Opportunities

Short-term opportunities are available on occasion for volunteers to assist with various Region III initiatives. Any questions about these opportunities can be directed to Jeff Taylor at jeffery.m.taylor@usm.edu.

Regional Leadership Team

REGIONAL DIRECTOR

Jeremiah Johnson
 jeremiahj@uga.edu

2026 Regional conference coordinator

Sadie Katie Larson
Middle Tennessee State University
sadiekatie.hampton@mtsu.edu

2027 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Jim Greene
Appalachian State University
greenejj2@appstate.edu

BUSINESS MANAGER

Robert Edmiston
University of South Florida–St. Petersburg
edmistonr@usf.edu

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Darien Garrison
University of Alabama–Birmingham
dmgarrison@uab.edu

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Amber-Jul Camaya
University of North Florida
a.camaya@unf.edu

Community Engagement Programs Manager

Brooklyn Barnes
Vanderbilt University
brooklyn.barnes@vanderbilt.edu

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMs COORDINATOR

David Murkison
Georgia State University
dmurkison@gsu.edu  

MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE Manager

Daniel McFadden
East Carolina University
mcfaddend23@ecu.edu

Outreach/volunteer COORDINATOR

Jeff Taylor
University of Southern Mississippi
jeffery.m.taylor@usm.edu 

Recognition Coordinator

Mario Hobbs
East Carolina University
hobbsm23@ecu.edu

STUDENT Engagement COORDINATOR

Abbie Farley 
Western Carolina University
afarley@wcu.edu

Web & Social Media Content Curator

Sara Cope
Vanderbilt University
sara.cope@vanderbilt.edu

Student Member

Keira Ballard
University of South Florida–St. Petersburg
knballard@usf.edu