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
The 2025 Regional Conference will be held November 5-7 at Middle Tennessee State University. 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 through January 9. 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 Brooklyn Barnes, Student Involvement Coordinator, at brooklyn.barnes@vanderbilt.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 Darien Garrison at dmgarrison@uab.edu.
Regional Leadership Team
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Jeremiah Johnson
jeremiahj@uga.edu
2026 Regional conference coordinator
Sadie Katie Hampton
Middle Tennessee State University
sadiekatie.hampton@mtsu.edu
2025 REGIONAL CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Darien Garrison
University of Alabama at Birmingham
dmgarrison@uab.edu
BUSINESS MANAGER
Jim Greene
Appalachian State University
greenejj2@appstate.edu
RECOGNITION COORDINATOR
Robert Edmiston
University of South Florida – St. Petersburg
edmistonr@usf.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Kimberly Joyner
Georgia Institute of Technology
kimberly.joyner@stucen.gatech.edu
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Vacant
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMs COORDINATOR
Vacant
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE COORDINATOR
Daniel McFadden
East Carolina University
mcfaddend23@ecu.edu
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT COORDINATOR
Brooklyn Barnes
Vanderbilt University
brooklyn.barnes@vanderbilt.edu
INCLUSIVITY COORDINATOR
Vacant
2025 – 2026 Student Member
Keira Ballard
University of South Florida – St. Petersburg
knballard@usf.edu