The Southwest Division (SWAAG) of the American Association of Geographers represents geographers and geography departments in New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. All AAG members who reside in this region are automatically members of this group.Leadership
Contact SWAAG leadership
Chair
Michaela Buenemann, New Mexico State University
Secretary
Rosie Ray, Texas State University
Treasurer
Stephen O’Connell, University of Central Arkansas
Student Representatives
Emily Rhodes, Texas State University
Ramona Malczynski, University of New Mexico
Regional Councilor
Colleen C. Myles, Texas State University
Meeting Coordinator
Edward Holland, University of Arkansas
Visit the WebsiteSouthwest Regional Division Annual Meeting
October 31 – November 1, 2025
Las Cruces, NM (hosted by New Mexico State University Department of Geography and Environmental Studies)