Heartland Region
The Heartland Region of Phi Theta Kappa serves over 60 chapters throughout the states of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The Heartland Region is an award-winning region receiving recognition in service, membership recruitment, career readiness, and transfer readiness.
Leadership
Amy Winters
Regional Coordinator
Western Nebraska Community College
Lambda Pi Chapter
Dr. Stacy Tucker
Associate Regional Coordinator
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Mu Delta Chapter
Nara James
Regional President
Metropolitan Community College
Beta Pi Beta Chapter
Olivia Stack
Vice President of Communications
St. Louis Community College
Xi Lambda Chapter
Maraki Andargie
Vice President of Scholarship
Western Nebraska Community College
Lambda Pi Chapter
Teagan Bowzer
Vice President of Service
Ozarks Technical Community College
Alpha Psi Tau Chapter
Clare McKain
Vice President of Fellowship
Cloud County Community College
Upsilon Tau Chapter
Charlie Bethay
Vice President of Leadership
Johnson County Community College
Alpha Iota Gamma Chapter
Events
Heartland Region Fall Conference
October 16-17, 2026
St. Louis Community College, Forest Park Campus
5600 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
Hotel Information
Hampton Inn and Suites
St. Louis at Forest Park
5650 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
608-662-8313
Room Rate: $169 + applicable taxes
Hotel Registration Deadline: September 30
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $150 through February 2, 2026
Regular Registration: $200 from February 3-6, 2026
Alumni Registration: $150 through February 6, 2026
No Refunds
Sponsorship Opportunities
Heartland Region Fall Conference Sponsorships and College Fair
October 16-17, 2026 (College Fair on Friday, October 16 from 3:00-4:30p.m.)
St. Louis Community College-Forest Park
Deadline: September 30
No Refunds
Platinum Sponsor ($550)
* Table at the college fair
* College logo on table tents during meals at the conference hotel
* College logo on the Region's social media pages the week before and after the conference
* Full page ad in the conference program (8.5 X 11 in color)
* 10 minutes to speak to the conference attendees during a general session/event/meal PLUS a table outside the room before and after your allotted time. These will be on a first come basis for the following times:
* General Session 1 on Friday, October 16th at 1:30 PM
* General Session 2 on Friday, October 16th at 6:30 PM
* General Session 3 on Saturday, October 17th at 12:45 PM
* General Session 4 on Saturday, October 17th at 4:00 PM
Gold Sponsor ($400)
* Table at the college fair
* College logo on table tents during meals at conference hotel
* College logo on the Region's social media pages the week before and after the conference
* Full page ad in the conference program (8.5 x 11 in color)
* Table outside the meal/activity room 30 minutes prior to meal/activity and throughout the activity. These will be on a first come basis for the following times:
* Friday, October 16th at 1:00 PM at Registration
* Friday, October 16th at 5:30 PM at Dinner
* Friday, October 16th at 9:00 PM at Scholar Glow-Dash
* Saturday, October 17th at 12:00 PM at Lunch
* Saturday, October 17th at 6:00 PM at Dinner
Silver Sponsor ($250)
* Table at the college fair
* College logo on table tents during meals at conference hotel
* Half page ad in the conference program (4.25 x 5.5 in color)
Bronze Sponsor ($150)
* Table at the college fair
* Name included on table tents during meals in the conference center
* Name listed in the conference program