The Staff Advisory Council is made up of no less than 21 and no more than 25 members: 12 elected and the remainder appointed. The appointed members represent Finance & Administration, University Communications, Development, Athletics, Student Life, Enrollment Services, Information Technology Services, Facilities Services, and Academic Affairs. Members serve three-year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms.
Staff Advisory Council Members 2025-26
Kerri Barbrey
Support Services Manager
Jessica Bridwell
Donor Relations Coordinator
Laura Garvin
Associate Director of Marketing
Mike Gifford
Associate Vice President of Technology
Mike Goodrich
Director of Finance & Revenue Strategy, Academic Affairs
Brian Haitz
Associate Director of Digital Experience
Ashley Ivins
Associate Director for Occupancy Management
Emmi Kodat
Administrative Assistant
Haley Manus
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness
Caroline Owen
Program Manager
Julie Paré
Assistant Athletics Director/Athletic Communications
Neha Parthasarathy
Senior Admissions Counselor, Admissions
Lauren Pollino '23
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
Lauren Schmaltz
Assistant Director of Parent Philanthropy & Engagement
Lucy Southwell
Manager of Student Programs & Events
Claudia Winkler
Director, Marketing, Communications and Strategic Alignment
Staff Advisory Council Ex-Officio Members 2026-27
Ex-officio members provide input, insight and clarification, but do not have voting rights.
Tina Abbott
Senior Employment Specialist
Brent Bailey
Budget Analyst
Sharen Beaulieu
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Liz Seman
Chief of Staff, Vice President for Community and Government Relations
Executive Committee 2026-27
- Ashley Ivins, Chair
- Brent Bailey, Past Chair
- Lucy Southwell, Chair-Elect
- Kerri Barbery, Treasurer
- Jessica Bridwell, Parliamentarian
- Brian Haitz, Communications Officer
- Caroline Owen, Secretary
Committees 2026-27
Human Resources Committee
- Co-Chair: Kerri Barbery
- Co-Chair: Leslie Hoffmann
- Julie Pare
- Mike Goodrich
- Chris VandeLune
- Mike Gifford
- Emmi Kodat
Employee Recognition Committee
- Co-Chair: Caroline Owen
- Co-Chair: Melissa (Barnette) Fisher
- Derek Stanley
- Lauren Schmaltz
- Haley Manus
- Neha Parthasarathy
- Laura Garvin
Outreach and Engagement Committee
- Co-Chair: Lucy Southwell
- Co-Chair: Jessica Bridwell
- Claudia Winkler
- Chris Steiner
- Lauren Pollino
- Brian Haitz