Officers & Senators

 

Staff Senate is comprised of elected representatives who work closely with the University administration and the UNC System Staff Assembly to address issues and develop the best solutions for staff and the university community.

2025-2026 Staff Senate Executive Team

PositionNameEmailCampus PhoneDepartment
Co-ChairKathryn Leslielesliek@appstate.edu828-262-4015University Events Scheduling and Communication
Co-ChairSamantha Williamswilliamsse11@appstate.edu828.262.2034Department of Computer Information Systems
Chair-ElectJames Holdenholdenje@appstate.edu828-262-8046Office of International Programs
SecretaryMariana Greenegreenemc7@appstate.edu828.262.8744New River Light and Power
TreasurerMandy Southernsouthernmn@appstate.edu828.262.2057Dean's Office- Walker College of Business
UNC SA DelegateVivian Meadowsmeadowsvg@appstate.edu828.262.8669Office of Research
UNC SA DelegateErin McKinneymckinneyen@appstate.edu ITS- Financial Systems
Hickory Campus Representative   Karen Lawslawsks@appstate.edu828-827-6522Chancellor's Office - Hickory Campus

 

STAFF SENATORS

DivisionFirst NameLast NameTerm
Chancellor's DivisionJerryBrain2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionTinaChaffin2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionChuckFord2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionKarenLaws2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionKathrynLeslie2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionJanetMcKinley2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionSandyMullins2025-2027
Chancellor's DivisionKathyPowell (formerly Ray)2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionAsiaSutriasa2024-2026
Chancellor's DivisionMarianaGreene2025-2027
Chancellor's DivisionBrandonHrovat2025-2027
Chancellor's DivisionErikaHudspeth2025-2027
Information Technology ServiceSuzanneEdmonds2024-2026
Information Technology ServiceErinMcKinney2024-2026
Information Technology ServiceAndyEaker2025-2027
Information Technology ServiceNicoleBritt2025-2027
Institutional IntegrityPrestonWages2024-2026
Institutional IntegrityPaulPusateri2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsSheriClawson2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsVirginiaCurrie2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsJackieGarner2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsJamesHolden2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsKatharineJohnson2025-2027
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsLauraJohnston2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsNathanKosmicki2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsHollyMcQueen2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsVivianMeadows2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsMandySouthern2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsVivianThompson2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsChrisTrew2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsSamanthaWilliams2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsLeighaWright2024-2026
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsGigiDillon2025-2027
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsCaitlinManely2025-2027
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsFrankCybulski2025-2027
Provost & Exec VC-Academic AffairsZachShatley2025-2027
Student Affairs - VCSarahGarrow2024-2026
Student Affairs - VCCharlieWallin2024-2026
Student Affairs - VCKelleyWolcott2025-2027
Student Affairs - VCHaileyBurns2025-2027
Student Affairs - VCSummerWisdom2025-2027
University Advancement - VCKrystalWilson2024-2026
University Advancement - VCMariaSwords2025-2027
University Advancement - VCJasminMcFayden2025-2027
VC - Enrollment ManagementKaraMelton2025-2027
VC - Enrollment ManagementHayleyPainter2025-2027
VC - Enrollment ManagementKaraHarmon2024-2026
VC - Enrollment ManagementKimJones2024-2026
VC - Finance & OperationsScottRoblee2025-2027
VC - Finance & OperationsTammieGelderman2024-2026
VC - Finance & OperationsTheresaMakdad2025-2027