2028 NACDEP Conference Site Selection

Greetings, NACDEP members,

We hope you are doing well as we return from the 2026 annual NACDEP conference in Wichita, Kansas with new ideas, new connections, and renewed energy for community development work! As we prepare to gather in Portland, Oregon, in June 2027, the time is upon us to select the 2028 conference host site. 

2028 NACDEP Conference Site Selection

NACDEP is currently seeking a site for its 2028 conference. Applications are open to land-grant institutions, with preference for the Southern region. Examples of past conference applications are available on this page, along with the current application template for the 2028 NACDEP conference. Send applications to Ricky Atkins ([email protected]) and cc Past President, Jaime Menon ([email protected]).

2028 Conference Site Application 

Please feel free to reach out to any of the members of the 2028 NACDEP Site Selection Committee or Past Presidents/Conference Organizers for advice.

2028 Site Selection Committee Members:

Jaime Menon ([email protected])

President, Kara Salazar ([email protected])

Southern Region Representative, Natriez Peterson ([email protected])


Past Presidents/Conference Organizers:

Jaime Menon and Amanda Clasen, 2026 Conference Co-Chairs

Adam Hodges and Michael Dougherty, 2025 Conference Co-Chairs

Nate Peterson, Southern Region Rep, 2024 Houston Chair

Rebekka Dudensing, 2023-24 past president, assisted with 2024 Houston conference

Katie McFarland, former Western Region Rep, 2023 Coeur d’Alene Chair

Melinda Grismer, 2022-23 past president, 2022 Indianapolis Chair

Spread the word! And start thinking about future years as we prioritize a rotation through each geographic region.

2019 Selection

2022 Selection

2025 Selection    

2026 Selection