Members may select up to six candidates when voting | Voting Closes June 26, 2025
Hi PACRAO friends! I’m Chantel Black, Director of Admissions and Registration/Registrar at Spokane Community College (SCC). I have been at SCC for over seven years, but served in higher education for over 22 years spanning many areas within admissions and enrollment while earning my master’s degree is Adult and Organizational Learning along the way. I am currently a Co-Chair of Volunteers for the 2025 AACRAO Annual Meeting in Seattle, am serving on the 2025 PACRAO Local Arrangements Committee in Spokane, and a Leadership Spokane Class of 2025 participant. When I am not working you can find me camping, traveling, knitting, reading, and otherwise enjoying life’s adventures with friends and family.
Peyton Coronas is a Senior Registrar Analyst at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where her work focuses on maintaining the integrity of student records, managing processes while also supporting frontline service and campus collaboration. She approaches her role with a commitment to student-centered practices, equity, and operational clarity.
Peyton’s higher education journey is deeply rooted at UNLV. She began as a student worker in Admissions in 2012, earned her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in 2017, and transitioned to a professional role in the Registrar’s Office in 2018. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Higher Education at UNLV. Peyton is a proud alumni of the PACRAO Leadership Development Institute and has served on the Program Committee for the past two years. Through these roles, she has contributed to professional development opportunities across the region and continues to find value in connecting with colleagues who share a passion for improving student experiences. Outside of work, Peyton is a wife and mother of two young children who keep her days full of movement, laughter, and purpose. Originally from Hawaiʻi, she stays grounded through hula, a lifelong cultural practice that connects her to home. Balancing work, family, and school has shaped how she shows up in every part of her life. The values she carries from her personal, educational and professional life influence her approach to leadership, service, and creating community wherever she goes.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Western Oregon University. My first exposure to higher education and the role of the registrar began when I was hired by Oregon State University in 2024. After about nine months, I transitioned to a new role within the Oregon State Office of the Registrar as the Assistant Registrar for VA and Military Compliance. In my short time here, I have been inspired by the work of our Registrar and aspire to contribute to the important conversations within higher education.
I have over 2
0 years of experience in higher education administration, with a focus on strategic leadership and operational excellence. As the University Registrar at UC Riverside, I oversee critical student services like academic records, registration, and course scheduling, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. I have a proven track record of implementing innovative technologies, such as Ellucian Banner and Degree Works, to streamline processes and enhance the student experience. By fostering strong collaborations with various departments, I am committed to providing exceptional service and support to our students. I hold a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Towson University and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Rutgers University.
Liz has worked in Higher Education for over 25 years, and currently serves as an Associate Registrar for the University of Utah, near the foothills of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. Despite wanting to be a Registrar when she grew up (like we all did!), her true introduction to the profession began in 1996 as a registration clerk for the night team at Salt Lake Community College.
Throughout her career Liz has had the opportunity to work with various Registrar functions, including academic scheduling, event scheduling (including arranging commercial filming and marathons on campus!), free speech, petitions for exception to policy, disability accommodations, technology upgrades, residency appeals, registration, transcripts, and graduation. She previously served her institution as the University Health and Safety Committee Chair and Student Affairs Professional Development Committee Chair, and still serves as a member of the Classroom Improvement Committee (CRIC). Leadership, Professional Development, and process improvement are dear to her heart, and she believes we can all contribute to creating a better human experience for our students and staff.
Liz presented at her first PACRAO conference in 2012, and has had various opportunities to present at PACRAO and UACRAO, along with attending AACRAO several times. Liz has served as a member of the PACRAO N&E in 2013, was able to participate in PACRAO LDI 2023-2024, and is serving on the program committee for PACRAO 2025.
She holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Marketing and Business Administration from the University of Utah.
I currently serve Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, as the University Registrar and Director of Institutional Research. I transitioned from a tenured associate professor faculty position teaching demography to full-time administrative work in institutional research. I have worked in administrative roles at a regional public institution in South Dakota, an HBCU private-not-for-profit medical school in Georgia, and now, at a Jesuit-Catholic affiliated institution. My current focus is in shaping how data are captured and reported, not just for efficient operational usage, but for effective decision making.
I am the Assistant Director of Admissions & Records at Riverside City College with over five years of experience in this role and a total of 15 years in the community college system. My journey in higher education began in 2011 as a student worker and Vice President of Associated Students at Moreno Valley College where I discovered a love for helping others with their educational journey. I hold a B.A. in Accounting and an M.S. in Informatics-Cybersecurity, leveraging my expertise to drive operational excellence and ensure compliance in admissions, student records, and degree evaluation. I am passionate about using innovative technology to streamline processes, reduce barriers, and enhance student interactions, all while fostering a collaborative environment and driving strategic improvements in higher education.
My name is Cynthia Rojas Solorio and I am a Records Analyst at the UCLA Registrar's Office. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Television Production from Cal State University Northridge but my true passion has always been data analytics. My current job consists of wearing multiple hats: residency, enrollment compliance/auditing, and student records access/training. Attending PACRAO for the last two years has allowed me to meet other professionals in similar positions, network, and learn how to be a better leader within my position. I believe this is my chance to give back to the organization and work towards PACRAO's future.
Jaclyn Pryor joined the registrar profession in September 2021 and currently serves as the Assistant Registrar of Room and Course Scheduling at The University of Arizona. Jaclyn centers her work on fostering an inclusive learning environment both at the micro and macro levels of the student experience. Prior to joining the registrar profession, Jaclyn served as a higher education research assistant and in various student affair roles. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Illinois and earned a Master of Arts in Higher Education from the University of Arizona. Since joining the PACRAO community, Jaclyn has enjoyed engaging with folks as a member of the 2023 Program Committee, PACRAO Session Presenter 2022, 2023, & 2024, as well as a New Member Mentor in 2023 & 2024.
As a proud Wildcat alumnus, I earned both my undergraduate degree in public health and master's degree in human rights practice from The University of Arizona. I joined the University of Arizona Office of the Registrar in May 2023 as Associate Registrar and lead a team who manages registration, petitions and appeals, customer service, residency classification, and college transcript processing. In the seven years prior to joining this team, I held various roles on campus including assistant director for academic advising, student data and retention specialist, engagement coordinator, and academic advisor. As a former first-generation transfer and commuter student who had limited access to traditional campus life, I never could have imagined I would someday hold a professional role with potential for such profound impact for our students and our institution. Every day I am grateful that I’ve found my way to my people in the Office of the Registrar and in PACRAO, I can’t wait to see what we accomplish together as we continue to lead our organization and our institutions into the ever-evolving future of higher education.
Hello PACRAO! My name is Jill Rodgers-Lash, and I work at University of the Pacific. I am our San Francisco Campus Registrar and the Director of Academic Affairs for our School of Dentistry. The expansion into academic affairs came to fruition after an immensely worthwhile year spent with authentic, inspiring, and talented colleagues in PACRAO’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI). Many years earlier, I earned my Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from New York University, and my Bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University. I grew up in New Jersey and moved to California in 2016. I’ve been blessed to be a part of the PACRAO community since 2019 and have presented and served on several committees. I love this organization and love giving back to it and its members. Thank you for your consideration!
My name is Mayra Segura, I’ve been serving as the University Registrar for Roseman University since 2019. I am a California native, born and raised in the beautiful city of Carpinteria, a suburb of Santa Barbara. I hold an Associate of Arts degree in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Bellevue University. I relocated to Las Vegas in 2003 joined Roseman University of Health Sciences in 2008 as an Administrative Assistant and have progressively advanced in my career. Roseman is a private non-profit institution with campuses in Henderson, Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada and South Jordan, Utah, enrolling approximately 1,500 students annually.
Hello PACRAO colleagues, my name is Ron Venegas from La Sierra University in Riverside, CA., where I serve as the Director of Admissions. I completed my Bachelor’s at UC Riverside and my Master’s in Higher Education at the University of Redlands, and I am currently working on my Ed.D, at La Sierra in Administration and Leadership. I have worked in higher education for 17 years and recently completed the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) through PACRAO. Through LDI, I learned that a few of my strengths were communication, woo (winning others over) and includer. Indeed, it is my passion to make sure that we include others in our decision-making processes to encourage diversity of thought and to make sure our message is being heard. Thank you for your consideration.
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