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 2025-2026 GSC and Division Reps

AERA GSC 2026

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 AERA is committed to capacity building for & nurturing of future education researchers. AERA is home to more than 7,000 student members, including approximately 6,500 graduate students and 500 undergraduate students.  Students represent over 28% of all AERA members. 

AERA offers a rich array of programs and services for students through its divisions, special interest groups, and the Graduate Student Council, a standing committee of the Association.  Students interested in exploring opportunities in professional development, mentoring, and networking are strongly encouraged to puruse websites of divisions, special interest groups, and the Graduate Student Council for details. 

 

AERA GSC Officers and Divisions Representatives (2025–2026)

AERA GSC Officers

Name

Role

Cammie Justus-Smith

Chair

Edith P. Middleton

Chair-Elect

Honey Walrond

Past Chair

Leah Burger

Sr. Newsletter Editor

Violetta Soboleva

Jr. Newsletter Editor

Nesma Ragab Nasr

Social Media & Website Editor

Felicia Graham

Secretary/Historian

Chaewon Kim

Jr. Campus Outreach Coordinator

Hannah H. Ziegler

Sr. Campus Outreach Coordinator

Marjorie M. Hahn

Sr. Program Chair

Mark Wilson

Jr. Program Chair

Lori Diane Hill

AERA Staff Liaison

Felice Levine

AERA Staff Liaison

Jon Hale

AERA Council Liaison

Dawn Williams

AERA Council Liaison   

AERA Division Representatives

Name

Role

Benjamin "Ben" Lebovitz

Sr. Rep, Division A

Jennifer Banegas

Jr. Rep, Division A

Emmanuel James Watkins

Sr. Rep, Division B

Curtis O'Dwyer

Jr. Rep, Division B

Rebecca "Becky" Myers

Sr. Rep, Division C

Micaha Dean Hughes

Jr. Rep, Division C

Daranee Taychachaiwongse Teng

Sr. Rep, Division D

Sophie Yitong Yue

Jr. Rep, Division D

Yi-Yun "Minnie" Tsai

Sr. Rep, Division E

Gabriella “Gabby” M. Soqui

Jr. Rep, Division E

Darion Wallace

Sr. Rep, Division F

Callie Avondet

Jr. Rep, Division F

Kristina Johnson-Yates

Sr. Rep, Division G

Alejandro Madrigal, III "Trae"

Jr. Rep, Division G

Hanhui Bao

Sr. Rep, Division H

Omaya Horton

Jr. Rep, Division H

Anike Olufunke Adeoye

Sr. Rep, Division I

Kyoungjin “Jin” Jang-Tucci

Jr. Rep, Division I

Gaurav Harshe

Sr. Rep, Division J

Janay Georgetta Crosland

Jr. Rep, Division J

Martha Lorena Hernández Flores

Sr. Rep, Division K

Nallely Gecik

Jr. Rep, Division K

Michaela Pernetti

Sr. Rep, Division L

John Diaz

Jr. Rep, Division L

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