Staff Council
Staff Council represents both nonexempt and exempt staff, providing input on behalf of its constituents to the Board and other College-wide groups.
The goals of Staff Council are to:
- Support staff in the process of continuous improvement for the success of students.
- Promote mutual accountability, respectful interaction and a supportive, open organizational climate.
- Advocate on behalf of staff on areas of shared concern or interest.
- Participate, assist and advise in decision-making processes.
- Communicate change and initiate new endeavors.
- Enhance and build community involvement through service.
Bylaws & Election process
| Officer Title |
Name |
| Chair | Cody Watts |
| Vice Chair | [Vacant] |
| Past Chair | Erika Elias |
| Governing Board Representative | Don Harp |
| Secretary | Christopher Rodriguez |
| Communications and Outreach Officer | Himelda Davidson |
| Treasurer | Katie Joyce |
| Roll Keeper | Vanessa Romero |
Member Roster
| Name | Term Ends |
| Area 1 - Chancellor's Office | |
| Chris Apodaca | June 2027 |
| Don Harp | June 2026 |
| Robert Lane | June 2027 |
| Area 2 - Provost and Academic Affairs; Workforce | |
| Danielle Johnson | June 2026 |
| Jacqie Allen | June 2027 |
| Jason Brown | June 2027 |
| Kristy Snowden | June 2026 |
| Magdalena Castillo | June 2027 |
| Melissa Stoddart | June 2027 |
| Natalie McConnell | June 2026 |
| Nichole Gregory | June 2027 |
| Seana Chaves | June 2027 |
| Susan Ho | June 2027 |
| Area 3 - Campuses | |
| Chris Parisoff | June 2027 |
| Echo Casey | June 2027 |
| Ellie Hutchinson | June 2027 |
| Jade Peña | June 2026 |
| Sarah Jayne | June 2026 |
| Vanessa Romero | June 2027 |
| Area 4 - Information Technology | |
| Eric Strong | June 2027 |
| Miguel Mora | June 2026 |
| Donovan Wagner | June 2026 |
| Area 5 - Human Resources | |
| Janelle Volkenant | June 2026 |
| Area 6 - Finance | |
| Carolyn Redman | June 2027 |
| Cody Watts | June 2026 |
| Area 7 - Facilities | |
| Anthony Snyder | June 2027 |
| Audrey Keefe | June 2027 |
| Jonas Camp | June 2027 |
| Katie Joyce | June 2026 |
| Area 8 - Student Experience | |
| Christopher Rodriguez | June 2026 |
| Lizette Arellano | June 2027 |
| Nick Riley | June 2026 |
| Sandra Loreto Salgado | June 2026 |
| Stephanie Smead | June 2027 |
| Area 9 - Marketing, Communications, and Strategic Outreach | |
| Alma Yubeta | June 2026 |
| Francine Tupiken Ruelas | June 2026 |
| Himelda Davidson | June 2026 |
| Non-voting members | |
| Erika Elias | |
All meetings are virtual, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
2025-2026
- July 11, 2025
- August 1, 2025
- September 5, 2025
- October 3, 2025
- November 7, 2025
- December 5, 2025
- January 2, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- March 6, 2026
- April 3, 2026
- May 1, 2026
- June 5, 2026