D’Youville Dean of Students Elected NASPA Region II Director

Danielle W. Nesselbush, D’Youville University’s Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator, has been elected as the next Regional Director for NASPA Region II. NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, is the leading professional association for student affairs professionals, representing more than 15,000 members across 2,100 institutions worldwide. In her new role, Danielle will serve on NASPA’s national Board of Directors, representing colleges and universities across Region II and helping shape the organization’s national strategy and priorities.

As Regional Director, Danielle will provide leadership and coordination for the region, overseeing professional development initiatives, supporting regional conferences and committees, strengthening membership engagement, and ensuring institutions in Region II have a strong voice at the national level. The role serves as a vital bridge between campus-based student affairs professionals and NASPA’s broader national advocacy and leadership efforts.

Danielle brings extensive NASPA experience to this position, having previously served Region II in multiple leadership capacities, including Chief of Staff, Conference Co-Chair, Strategic Initiatives Co-Chair, and Volunteer Coordinator. Her longstanding commitment to the organization reflects her belief in the importance of mentorship, professional development, and building strong leadership pipelines within student affairs.

Her election is both a personal achievement and a meaningful recognition of D’Youville University’s leadership in student success. Through this role, Danielle will help advance conversations around student support, equity, and professional growth at a pivotal time in higher education, further strengthening D’Youville’s voice within the national student affairs community.