Staff Council Committees

 

CommitteeDescriptionCommittee Chair(s)Committee Members
Professional Development CommitteeResponsible for promoting and developing professional development opportunities for staffJill Hewins and Samantha Sowerby

JJ Arévalo

Rebecca Ballenger

Emily Burruel Bonney

Nichole Guard

Christina Kalel

Katelyn Loomis

Robbie MacPherson

Kimberly Moore

Christina Rocha

Dari Salvo

Representation CommitteeThe Representation Committee's goals include recruiting and welcoming new representatives; ensuring relevant representation policies are well maintained; ensuring that representatives feel connected and have a network to call upon; and maintaining an active and knowledgeable UASC base that is representative of the staff across units and campuses. The committee also manages the annual election of officers.Kimberly Chapman

Karren Fultz

Angela Hackett

Heidi Hopkins

Maria Sanchez

Communications CommitteeThe Communications Committee works to project a positive image of UA Staff Council within the University. The committee is responsible for keeping members up to date through the website and other channels.Danielle Oxnam

JJ Arévalo

Rebecca Ballenger

Bailey Caylor

Rob Fugelseth

Robbie MacPherson

Matt Peters

Kelly Keller

LaVonda Taylor

Policy CommitteeThis committee responds to changes, questions or issues regarding employment policies at the University of Arizona that have an effect upon University and Classified Staff. Angela Hackett

Lora Galabi

Katharine Gonzales

Diana Hayes

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Mewes

Charles Walker

Recognition and AwardsAs one of the newest committees we hope to grow recognition of University and Classified Staff through programs such as the University Awards for Excellence. The committee governs the Eugene Sander Award for Shared Governance.Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Chamblee

Erin Englund

Nichole Guard

Sara Knepper

Christina Rocha

Jennie Treadway

Pamela Wagner

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and InclusionCommittee to advocate for underrepresented and minoritized staff at the University of Arizona.Nicole Villarreal and LaVonda Taylor

Tara Burke

Holly Garland

Jose Munoz

Lupita Ramos-Barrera

Kimberly Rogan

Cara Shopa

Charles Walker

EventsCommittee for planning and facilitating UASC events.Nichole Guard and Megan Noli

Daniela Cawthorn

Peter Powers-Lake

Jessica Montoya

Desiree Perez-Goodwillie

Matthew Aarron Rash

Maria Sanchez

Wesley Tolliver

Carmen Valenzuela

Pamela Wagner

Workplace Climate CommitteeCommittee for building a better workplace by identifying staff concerns, advocating for more equitable employment conditions, improving staff retention and supporting staff in resolving systemic issues.Charles Walker 

Julie Barbier Bularzik

Tara Burke

Daniela Cawthorn

Danielle Hallahan

Dari Salvo

Amy Selegue

 

Communications

The Communications Committee works to project a positive image of UA Staff Council within the University. The committee is responsible for keeping members up to date through the website and other channels.

Events

Committee for planning and facilitating UASC events.    
 

Recognition and Awards

As one of the newest committees we hope to grow recognition of University and Classified Staff through programs such as the University Awards for Excellence. The committee governs the Eugene Sander Award for Shared Governance.