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Staff Council election results: Meet your new 2026 representatives

Staff Council is excited to announce the winners of the 2026 - 2027 ̽»¨ÊÓƵ Staff Council elections, as well as announce our new officers. We are deeply grateful to all the candidates willing to take the time and make the effort to be involved!

If you were not elected or were unable to run but are still interested in volunteering your time with Staff Council, we encourage you toÌýcontact Staff Council directly. Any CU Staff, Research Associate, or Professional Research Assistant employee can participate and can benefit from networking opportunities, event volunteering, and professional development through committee work. No prior experience or specific time commitments are required.Ìý

Elected Representatives

The following representatives were elected by popular vote during our election cycle by you, the ̽»¨ÊÓƵ Staff, Research Associates, and Professional Research Assistants. In the event that the top elected candidate is unwilling or unable to fulfill their duties, a runner-up (if available) is named in their place.

Area-specific

These are staff membersÌýelectedÌýby popular vote to represent a specific "area" of campus. If you are unsure what area your position is covered by, visit ourÌýArea Breakdowns page or ourÌýRepresentatives page.Ìý

  • Area 1: Lauren Way
  • Area 2: Marysia Lopez
  • Area 3: Amy Drury
  • Area 4: Claude Masson
  • Area 5: Megan Varra
  • Area 6: Leah McDaniel Parvez
  • Area 7: Vacant - please reach out if you are in Area 7 and interested in being a representative!
  • Area 8: Alexa Holland-Plum
  • Area 9: Sarah Seibold

Elected At-Large

Elected At-Large representatives are staff membersÌýelectedÌýby popular vote to serve the entire ̽»¨ÊÓƵ campus, rather than a specific area.Ìý

  • Charles Ferrer
  • Jessi Follett
  • Janelle Henderson
  • Alexis McClain

Appointed Representatives (At-Large)

These are staff membersÌýappointedÌýby the Staff Council Experience and Elections committee to serve as representatives for a 1-year term. Appointed representatives are selected by current Staff Council representatives from candidates who were not elected in the initial area/campus popular votes.Ìý

  • Alisha Stewart
  • Carly Pruiett
  • Christopher Mellott
  • Jan Owens
  • Nicole Morris
  • Yasmine Ortuno

Officers

Officers are nominated and elected by ̽»¨ÊÓƵ Staff Council representatives after the general elections are complete. The majority of these positions are 1-year terms.Ìý

Tri-Chairs

  • Leah McDaniel Parvez, continuing a 2-Year Term
  • Lauren Way, 2-Year Term
  • Chris Marelli, 1-Year Term

Co Vice-Chairs

  • Christopher Mellott
  • Clara SmithÌý

Treasurer

  • Kathy Stutzman

Secretary

  • Cameron Brooks

UCSC Elected Delegates

  • Megan Varra
  • Alternate: Jessica SandovalÌý