Greater Northwest Region
The Greater Northwest Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 60 chapters throughout the states of Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. The Greater Northwest Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in scholarship, service, career readiness, and chapter engagement.
Leadership
Joseph Kauer
Regional Coordinator
Bates Technical College
Beta Upsilon Omicron Chapter
Shelly Hoffman
Associate Regional Coordinator
Grays Harbor College
Beta Iota Chapter
Nicola Kalderash
Regional President
Seattle Central College
Alpha Chi Zeta Chapter
Austin Winkle
Vice-President
Grays Harbor College
Beta Iota Chapter
Christina Smith
Public Relations Officer
Lane Community College
Sigma Zeta Chapter
Rachael Beveridge
Outreach Officer
Grays Harbor College
Beta Iota Chapter
Annette Gerchak
Outlying District Officer
Grays Harbor College
Beta Iota Chapter
Luana da Silva Sousa
Education Officer
Bellevue College
Alpha Epsilon Rho Chapter
Leon "Nimi Laurelight" Bell
Historian
Bates Technical College
Beta Upsilon Omicron Chapter
Events
Greater Northwest Spring Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon
2405 E. College Way
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Hotel Information
Room block secured at the La Quinta Inn & Suites, Burlington, WA
PTK Group Rate: $249/night
If you prefer to call the hotel directly at 360-205-9205, please mention "PTK Mt. Vernon" at the time of booking to obtain the discounted group rate.
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $40 through March 14
Regular Registration: $50 through April 25
Alumni Registration: $40 through April 25
Virtual Registration of $0
50% charge if canceled by April 25
Sponsorship Opportunities
Serve as a sponsor for the Greater Northwest Region Spring Conference on April 25th at Skagit Valley College
Deadline to register: April 24th. No Refunds.
Platinum Sponsorship - $500 (limit 1)
* Featured with a color ad in the convention program
* Three-minute onstage presentation during one of the General Sessions
* A designated recruitment table throughout the entire conference
Gold Sponsorship - $350 (limit 2)
* Featured with a color ad in the convention program
* A designated recruitment table throughout the entire conference
Silver Sponsorship - $250 (limit 3)
* Featured with college's logo in the convention program
* A designated recruitment table throughout the entire conference
Bronze Sponsorship - $100
* Recruitment Table