Staff Council
A Message from Our Chair
Hello WesternU Staff,
It is my privilege to greet you on behalf of your WesternU Staff Council (WSC).
We are anticipating a productive year working alongside of you as your voice in shared governance. Our mission of advocacy for all of staff calls WSC to listen well to you, hear your concerns, and to bring staff ideas and solutions forward to promote campus culture, employee satisfaction, professional development and make WesternU an excellent place to work and enjoy community with one another.
Through our outreach to the entire community, participation on university committees, and requests for your input on issues, we can be certain that your voices are heard. Each member of the WSC leadership team is committed to representing you and supporting you across all colleges and specialized units both in California and Oregon.
Please contact us at StaffCouncil@westernu.edu and respond to requests for input that will be sent out throughout the year. We’re looking forward to a vibrant relationship with you and all members of WesternU this year.
Mark McIntire
MISSION STATEMENT, VISION, AND GOALS
Mission: The Western University of Health Sciences Staff Council’s (WSC) mission is to serve and advocate for the interest and needs of the staff members of Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) to promote a campus-wide culture of employee satisfaction, respect, and shared governance.
Vision: The WesternU Staff Council strives to create a space to celebrate and acknowledge the exceptional work and diversity of all staff across the WesternU community.
Goals:
- Promote staff development to ensure the professional and academic growth of individuals
- Collaborate with various university committees to create a safe and productive environment that will support the WesternU family in achieving goals that pertain to staff, students, faculty, and administration
- Communicate staff needs and concerns to leadership
- Advocate for staff representation on University and Executive Committees, including all search committees
- Sponsor programs, events, and various services that will serve to promote a culture of humanism, respect, recognition, cooperation, and understanding across the WesternU community
Employees: Visit our SharePoint site for more information. View the Staff Council Bylaws
Important Dates
General Staff Council Meetings – First Wednesday of Every Month, 10:30 am – 12 noon
August 6, 2025 – Cancelled
September 3, 2025
October 1, 2025
November 5, 2025
December 3, 2025
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
Ad-Hoc Staff Council Meetings – Third Wednesday of Every Month, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (only if necessary)
July 16, 2025
August 20, 2025 – will convene, in place of August 6, 2025 general meeting
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
November 19, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 21, 2026
February 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
Announcements
No Announcements
LEADERSHIP
Mark McIntire
Chancellor Jensen
Amanda Anglin
Jacqueline Rosa
Rudy Barreras
| Amanda Anglin | California |
| Andrew Rutledge | California |
| Brenda Flores | California |
| Carlos Mendez | California |
| Carolina Banuelos | California |
| Chancellor Jensen | Oregon |
| Christiana Schall | California |
| Crystal Rivera | California |
| Elliott Bruce | California |
| Jacqueline Rosa | California |
| Jessica Salaiz | California |
| Jessica Tsang | California |
| Jonathan Peterson | California |
| Jonnie Kealoha | California |
| Julie Sarratt | California |
| Karen Hutton-Lopez | California |
| Kasey Millar | California |
| Katie Pinto | California |
| Leslie Hayes | California |
| Mark McIntire | Oregon |
| Max Herzfeld | California |
| Mayra Hoskins | California |
| Michelle Cowling | California |
| Michelle Huljev | California |
| Natalie Hernandez | California |
| Paige Morgan | Oregon |
| Robyn Heller | California |
| Rudy Barreras | California |
| Ruth Harris | California |
| Sean Rowan | California |
| Stacy Rye | California |
| Stephen Quintero | California |
| Susan Reza | California |
| Teliece Hughes | California |
| Theodore “TJ” Pe | California |
| Tirin Lufty | California |
| Tony Collins | California |
| Tyronza Herring | California |
Bylaws
Responsible for maintaining bylaws and ensuring the council remain in alignment with its bylaws
Engagement and Communications Committee
Gathers information from the Staff Council committees to be communicated to the University on behalf of the Staff Council
Professional Development Committee
Collaborates with Human Resources and supervisors professional development opportunities
Staff Advocacy Committee
If requested by a staff member, acts as a mediator or liaison between staff and Human Resources personnel to facilitate resolution. Gathers and reviews anonymous suggestions on areas of improvement.
