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University Staff Assembly (USA) | Staff Elections

Below is a table of the campus committees that include staff representatives. Each year, USA conducts elections to fill executive board and campus committee positions for the upcoming term. Nominate yourself and/or colleagues (please get approval) who can add their voice to the mission of a committee.

Please share the 2025 Elections Flyer with your colleagues!

Nominations require HEERA manager (see Lead Work vs Management chart) approval (via email is acceptable) and acceptance from the person being nominate

2025 Nominations & Elections Timeline

  • Nominations Open: June 9th
  • Nominations Close: June 23rd at noon
  • Elections Open: June 26th
  • Elections Close: July 14th

For more information, please contact us at [email protected]
Committee Information handout

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USA Board Positions

Position Firstname Lastname Email
President Michael Hendren [email protected] 
Vice President vacant    
Secretary Krystle Peay  [email protected] 
Treasurer Crystal Velazquez [email protected] 

USA GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR CAMPUS COMMITTEES

Campus Committee Term Election Type Firstname Lastname Current Term Election Year
President (Executive Board)  2-year term General Election   Michael    Hendren  23-25 2025 - Open for Nomination
Vice President (Executive Board)  2-year term General Election   Vacant    Vacant 23-25 2025 - Open for Nomination
Secretary (Executive Board)  2-year term General Election   Krystle  Peay 24-26 2026
Treasurer (Executive Board)  2-year term General Election   Crystal     Velazquez 23-25 2025 - Open for Nomination
Academic Policies Committee  2-year term  General Election   Michelle   Okada   23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
Curriculum Policies Committee  2-year term  General Election   Jessika    Morrison  23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
University Disability Advocacy Committee (UDAC)  1-year term  General Election   Tyler   Kriletich 23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
IT Advisory Board  2-year term  General Election   Ruby  Espinoza 24-26 2026
University Sustainability Steering Committee  2-year term  General Election   Vacant    25-27 2025 - Open for Nomination

USA BOARD ELECTED STAFF CAMPUS COMMITTEES POSITIONS

To be considered as a staff representative for one of the campus committees, please email [email protected] for upcoming elections.

Campus Committee Term Election Type Firstname Lastname Current Term Election Year
Academic Standards Subcommittee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Gabrielle   Hoskins   23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
Committee for Diversity and Equity  2-year term  USA Board Election   Krystle   Peay   23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
Executive Safety Committee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Michael    Keenan  23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
Faculty Policies Committee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Vacant    24-26 2025 - Open for Nomination
GE/Graduation Requirement Policy Committee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Nicole    Baptista  23-25  2025 - Open for Nomination
Graduate Studies Policy Committee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Vacant    24-26 2025 - Open for Nomination
Administrative Review Committee (ARC)  3-year term  USA Board Election   Baron   Marsh 23-26 2026
Alcohol Advisory Council  1-year term  USA Board Election   Katrina  Nucal 24-25 2025 - Open for Nomination
Alumni Association Board  1-year term  USA Board Election   Noel  Mora 24-25 2025 - Open for Nomination
Student Fee Advisory Committee  2-year term  USA Board Election   Jeanne  Brewster 24-26 2026
President’s Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC)  3-year term  USA Board Election   Tatiana     Azad 23-26 2026