The Staff Senate is composed of several types of senators, both voting and non-voting. Voting members include area, at-large, and affinity group senators, while non-voting members consist of liaisons, special appointees, and emeritus participants. To be eligible for election as a senator, staff must have served in their role at DU for at least six months. Each area is represented by three senators, with areas grouped based on similar staff headcounts. Area senators are elected to staggered two-year terms, ensuring that one or two seats in each area are up for election every year.
Staff Senate Representatives
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee may hold special meetings and act on behalf of the Staff Senate when timely action is needed.
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Area Senators
Senators regularly communicate staff needs, feedback, and concerns to the Senate, establish ongoing channels for information sharing and feedback, inform staff about their role and available resources, and support Staff Senate events.
Area 1 Athletics Senators Josh Boone (June 2026) Kacie Dohrmann (June 2026) Angel Field (June 2025) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 2 Facilities Planning & Management General Counsel Enterprise Risk Management Senators Vacant (June 2025) Jason Jackson (June 2026) William "Bill" Scott (June 2026) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 3 Advancement Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence Chancellor's Office Financial Affairs Internal Audit Senators Gloria Bokenkamp (June 2025) Meg Dimsa (June 2026) Jon Kraus (June 2026) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 4 Information Technology Morgridge College of Education Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science DU Agency Organizations Senators Natalie Gregg (June 2025) Ross Logan (June 2026) Vacant (June 2026) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 5 Kennedy Mountain Campus, Wellness & Recreation University College Financial Services–Controller Institutional Priorities Senators Melissa DeWitt (June 2025) Vacant (June 2026) Alexandria Vasquez Parnell (June 2026) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 6 Graduate School of Social Work Enrollment Division Human Resources & Inclusive Community Conference & Event Services Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Senators Chico Dimas (June 2025) Maggie Heyduk (June 2026) Adela Smith (June 2025) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 7 College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Sturm College of Law University Financial Services Housing & Residential Education Office of Graduate Education Senators Aleesha McDowell (June 2025) Detric Robinson (June 2026) Darlene Squires (June 2025) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 8 Daniels College of Business Centers & Institutes College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Office of Internationalization Registrar's Office Senators Christine Hood (June 2025) John Maly (June 2026) Audrey Townsend (June 2025) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 9 Ricks Center for Gifted Children University Libraries Provost's Office University Academic Programs Campus Safety Newman Center for the Performing Arts Senators Virginia Pitts (June 2026) Allison Weihrauch (June 2025) Shelby Wones (June 2025) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
Area 10 Fisher Early Learning Center University Health & Counseling Services Josef Korbel School for International Studies Graduate School of Professional Psychology Division of Marketing & Communications Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Senators Abigail Girard (June 2025) Gergana Kostadinova Law (June 2025) Jon Stone (June 2026) Email contact (to all 3 senators) |
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At-Large Senators
At-large Senators communicate staff needs to the Senate, support Senate events, fill in as needed, and coordinate with at-large senators related to their responsibilities.
Jackalynn Mayfield (June 2025) Jeremy Wu (June 2025) McKenna Andreas (June 2026) Katie Schroeder (June 2026) Sarabeth "SB" Wolbrom (June 2026) Graham Zulu (June 2026) Email contact (sends to all at-large senators) |
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Affinity Group Senators
Affinity Group senators identify and discuss ways for the Staff Senate and Affinity Groups to align interests and advocate for staff, periodically meeting to promote shared priorities and bring recommendations to the Senate.
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Senators Emeriti (non-voting)
Senators emeriti participate in continued advisory roles to the body or to honor exemplary service, appointed by a majority vote.
Nicole Holland (named emerita February, 2024) |
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Liaisons (non-noting)
Liaisons enhance and allow for regular communication and collaboration between the Staff Senate and other shared governance bodies.
Jeff Banks, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Vacant, Faculty Senate representative Vacant, Undergraduate Student Government representative Vacant, Graduate Student Government representative |
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Standing Committees
Standing committees advance the priorities and strategies of the Staff Senate.
Communications Committee
Katie Schroeder, chair The Communications Committee manages the Staff Senate website, produces and distributes the quarterly newsletter, collaborates with other committees on marketing and communication materials, and oversees social media platforms. All materials intended for distribution to university staff must be reviewed and approved by the Senate President. |
Elections Committee
Allison Weihrauch, chair The Elections Committee oversees all Staff Senate elections, including both regular and special elections. Its duties include soliciting self-nominations and organizing a University-wide election for staff candidates. The committee adheres to the guidelines set forth in the Elections Code and submits recommendations for any revisions to the Senate for approval. |
Events & Engagement Committee
Natalie Gregg, chair The Events and Engagement Committee plans, organizes, and promotes community events to foster a sense of unity among university employees. The committee may form subcommittees for specific events, such as the Staff Awards and Employee Picnic. |
University Budget, Advocacy, & Policy Committee
Abigail Girard, co-chair Jason Jackson, co-chair The Budget, Advocacy, and Policy Committee tackles policy issues and advocacy initiatives within the University. It coordinates solutions, drafts proposals, and presents recommendations on staff well-being and other relevant topics. |
