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.
Learn more about our Staff Senate Committees.
2026-2027 Staff Senate Executive Team
| Name | Position | Campus Department | |
| James Holden | Chair | Office of Internation Programs | holdenje@appstate.edu |
| Kathryn Leslie (self) | Chair Elect, Past Chair | University Events Scheduling and Communications | lesliek@appstate.edu |
| Erin McKinney | Secretary | ITS | mckinneyen@appstate.edu |
| Mandy Southern | Treasurer | College of Business | southernmn@appstate.edu |
| Andy Eaker | UNC Staff Assembly Delegate | ITS | eakeraj@appstate.edu |
| Sarah Garrow | UNC Staff Assembly Delegate | NMFE | garrowsr@appstate.edu |
| Sheri Clawson | UNC Staff Assembly Delegate- Alternate | CAS Dean's Office | clawsonsl@appstate.edu |
| Karen Laws | Hickory Executive Team Delegate | Academic Affairs | lawsks@appstate.edu |
| Samantha Williams | Past Chair | College of Business | williamsse11@appstate.edu |
Staff Senators
| Name | Home Department | Term | |
| Amanda Moore | Wellness and Prevention Services | carrar@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Andy Eaker | ITS | eakeraj@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Asia Sutriasa | HR | sutriasaje@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Benjamin Katzenstein | University Communications | katzensteinb@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Caitlin Manley | ASU Energy Center | manelycm@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Candace Helms | Academic Affairs | silverch@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Chris Trew | University College | trewch@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Christina Day | Office of Disability Resources | daycm4@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Elizabeth Hayes | College of Ed | hayesle2@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Erika Hudspeth | UComm | hudspethea@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Erin McKinney | ITS | mckinneyen@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Frank Cybulski | Career Development Center | cybulskift@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Gigi Dillon | CETLSS | dillonjr1@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Hayley Painter | Transfer Admissions and Engagement | painterhm1@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Holly McQueen | Career Development Center | bensonhn@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Jackie Garner | Business Career Services, WCOB | garnerjn@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| James Holden | Office of International Programs | holdenje@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Janet McKinley | University Events | mckinleyjm@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Jasmin McFayden | Director of Dev CAS | mcfaydenja@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Jeanne Lawrence | Economics | lawrencji@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Kaila Laws | Student Accounts/Flight Path | lawskp@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Kara Harmon | Undergraduate Admissions | harmonkd@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Karen Laws | Academic Affairs | lawsks@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Katharine Johnson | University College | johnsonk4@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Kathryn Leslie | University Events Scheduling and Communications | lesliek@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Kathy Ray Powell | Chancellor's Hickory Office | raykl@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Kelley Wolcott | Parking and Transportation | wolcottka@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Laura Johnston | Academic Affairs | johnstonl@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Leigha Wright | Veterinary Technology | wrightld1@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Lisa Bare | CHS- Office of Advising and Academic Support | barelm@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Madeline Christopher | Academic and Emerging Technologies | christopherma1@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Mandy Southern | College of Business | southernmn@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Maria Swords | Office of Donor Stewardship | swordsmk@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Mariana Greene | NRLP | greenemc7@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Matthew Gay | Campus Dining Finance | gaymc@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Nathan Kosmicki | Appalachian College Advising Corps | kosmickine@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Nick Siringo | Office of Admissions | siringona@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Nicole Britt | ITS | brittnj1@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Paul Pusateri | Internal Audits | pusateripf@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Samantha Williams | College of Business | williamsse11@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Sandy Mullins | University Finance | mullinssj@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Sarah Garrow | New Mountaineer and Family Engagement (NMFE) | garrowsr@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Scott Roblee | Office of the Controller | robleelh@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Sheri Clawson | CAS Dean's Office | clawsonsl@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Stephen Ayscue | Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management | ayscuesp@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Tammie Gelderman | CGA | watkinsts@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Tavia Contreras | Facility Operations | contrerastm@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Theresa Makdad | Contracts and Grants | makdadtm@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Tyrel Winebarger | Rural Promise | winebargerjt@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Virginia Currie | Health and Wellness Institute | currievr@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Vivian Meadows | Office of Research and Innovation | meadowsvg@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Zach Seifts | ITS | seiftsze@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Zach Shatley | Hayes School of Music | shatleyz@appstate.edu | 2025-2027 |
| Zoe Shimones | New Mountaineer & Family Engagement | shimonesz@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
| Suzanne Edmonds | ITS | edmondsdh@appstate.edu | 2026-2028 |
Past Chairs
- 2025-2026 Katie Leslie
- 2025-2026 Samantha WIlliams
- 2024-2025 Samantha Williams
- 2023-2024 Clint Coffey
- 2022-2023 Sarah-Davis Cagle
- 2021-2022 Clint Coffey
- 2020-2021 Kelli Wilson
- 2019-2020 Mallory Sadler
- 2018-2019 Katie Howard
- 2017-2018 Carole Greene
- 2016-2017 Jason Marshburn
- 2014-2016 Amy Sanders
- 2013-2014 Kevin Snook
- 2012-2013 Katherine Sbarbaro
- 2011-2012 Cathy Ziegler
- 2010-2011 Bob Charlebois
- 2009-2010 Marlena Van Vliet
- 2007-2009 Stacy Sears
- 2006-2007 Charlie Wallin
- 2005-2006 Jenny Ware
- 2004-2005 Tina Parlier
- 2003-2004 Terri Miller
- 2001-2003 Peggy Ellis
- 2000-2001 Kimberly Albertine
- 1999-2000 Shelly Wainscott Wallin
- 1998-1999 Jaimie Duffy