The Society for Experiential Education elected Don DeMaria, Kafui Kouakou, Katia Maxwell, and Evan Small to the organization’s Board of Directors at its meeting on May 21, 2026. The new board members will begin their terms in October 2026 during SEE’s annual conference.
Together, the incoming board members bring a wide range of experience across higher education, K-12 education, institutional leadership, professional development, research, access, and experiential learning practice. Their selection reflects SEE’s continued commitment to advancing experiential education across diverse environments and communities and supporting the educators, practitioners, scholars, and leaders who make this work possible.
“We are thrilled to welcome Don, Kafui, Katia, and Evan to the SEE Board of Directors,” said Vivienne Felix, Incoming SEE Board of Directors President. “Each brings deep experience, a strong commitment to experiential education, and a clear passion for advancing SEE’s mission. As our field continues to evolve, their perspectives will help strengthen our work, expand our reach, and support a vibrant community of experiential educators.”
Katia Maxwell serves as Assistant Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences at Athens State University, where she has helped advance experiential education as a meaningful part of the university’s identity. Her work has supported the integration of experiential learning across the institution, and she brings a strong commitment to advocacy, connection, and the continued growth of SEE’s member community. Katia participated in the 2022-2024 SEE Fellows Program.
About the Society of Experiential Education
For more than 55 years, the Society for Experiential Education has connected educators, scholars, and practitioners engaged in experiential education. Through convening, scholarship, professional learning, and publication, SEE supports inquiry and practice grounded in experience across higher education and community settings.
SEE’s vision is to broaden the perspectives and voices shaping experiential education, so they reflect the practitioners and learners who engage in the field.
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