A bird's-eye view of the Waterman Building with the lake beyond.

Staff Council Representatives are elected annually in April/May and represent staff from all corners of the University of Vermont (UVM). We have established 24 Units which include all colleges and major divisions. Representation in these areas is determined annually by a staff census performed through Human Resource Services/OIR in accordance with our bylaws. 

NEWS: Congratulations to the 2023-24 Awardees

Each year, Staff Council members are recognized for their excellent service to the University Community. We are pleased to announce the 2023-24 Staff Council awards and awardees:

Outstanding Committee Member Awards

These awards honor a committee member from each of the four Standing Committees whose work, involvement, and dedication was particularly notable and commendable.

Amy Vile
Community Engagement Committee

Liz Crawford
Personal & Professional Development Committee

Diann Varricchione
Social Committee

Janet Green
Compensation, Benefits & Budget Committee

Annual Trifecta of Staff Council Awards

The 2023-24 LEAF Award was given to Jennifer Payne (JP). LEAF stands for “Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Forward-looking,” qualities we value in all our Staff Council representatives, committee members, and colleagues.

The 2023-2024 Rock Award was given to Amanda Broder.  This award acknowledges an individual who embodies the qualities of the “rock,” who exemplified strength and reliability.

The 2023-24 Yearling Award was given to Maureen Jennings. This award acknowledges the work and dedication of an individual new to Staff Council whose efforts during their first year of service have contributed greatly to our organization.

See below for a list of Staff Council Representatives, arranged by unit for AY25.

Leadership

Monika Donlevy
President of Staff Council
Chair of Executive Board
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/25
656-3804
monika.donlevy@med.uvm.edu

 

Jennifer Main
Vice President of Staff Council
Executive Board Member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/25
646-8413
Jennifer.Main@uvm.edu

Academic Affairs & Student Success

Samuel Chambers, Career Coach
Personal and Professional Development Committee
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-3450
samuel.chambers@uvm.edu
 

 

Athletics

Katherine McGinn Hall, Victory Club Coordinator
Social Committee
Parlimentarian
Executive Board Member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
646-3072
katherine.m.hall@uvm.edu

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Karyn McGovern, Finance Coordinator
Personal and Professional Development Committee
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
646-0421
Karyn.McGovern@uvm.edu
 

College of Arts and Sciences

Seat Currnelty Open
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
 

 

 

Seat Currenlty Open
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26

College of Education and Social Services

Jennifer Jorgenson, Outreach Manager
Personal and Professional Development Committee
Current Term: 8/29/23- 6/30/24
656-3354
jennifer.jorgenson@uvm.edu

 

College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Jennifer Main, Senior Office Generalist
Staff Council Vice President
Executive Board Member
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-8413
Jennifer.Main@uvm.edu

College of Medicine

Bob Bolyard
Social Committee
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
646-3505
robert.bolyard@med.uvm.edu

 

Seat Currently Open
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
 
 
 
 
 

 

Seat Currently Open
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
 
 
 
 
 
Seat Currently Open
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
 

 

 

Seat Currenlty Open
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
 

 

 

Melissa Baker, Physician Executive Assistant
Social Committee
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
847-2124
melissa.baker@med.uvm.edu

 

 

Seat Currently Vacant

 

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Meredith Grasso, Executive Assistant
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
Compenstion, Benefits & Budget Committeee for Non-Represented Staff Co-Chair
Personal & Professional Development Committee
Executive Board Memeber

Division of Inclusive Excellence

Seat Currenlty Vacent
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
 

Enrollment Management

Lucie PecorLucie Pecor, Service Team Generalist
Community Engagement Committee
Current Term: 11/1/21 - 6/30/24
656-0594
lucie.pecor@uvm.edu

 

Jennifer Payne, Director of Orientation and Student Advancement
Personal & Professional Development Committee Co-Chair
Executive Board Member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-4136
Jennifer.Payne@uvm.edu

Enterprise Technology Services

Open Position Jon Riesenweaver, Hardware Team Lead
Compensation, Benefits & Budget Committee for Non-represented Staff Co-chair
Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-4068
Jon.Reisenweaver@uvm.edu

 

Extension

Corinne Cooper, Administrative Assistant
Community Engagement Committee
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
656-4820
corinne.cooper@uvm.edu
 

Seat currenlty open
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
 

Finance and Administration

Cindy Lee
Personal and Professional Development Committee
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-0402
cindy.lee@uvm.edu

 

Seat Currently Vacent

Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
 

 

Open PositionSusan Sobczak, Program Support Generalist
Social Committee Co-Chair
Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/01/22 - 6/30/25
656-9803

 

Grossman School of Business

Sawyer Zundel, Event Administrative Support Coordinator
Personal & Professional Development Committee
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-8775

HR & Office of General Council

Liv Townsend, Retiree and Engagement Coordinator
Community Engagement Committee Co - Chair
Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-3150

Libraries and Learning Resources

Skye Ellicock, Library Support Senior
Community Engagement Committee
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-0647

Office of Research

John Lovelette, Associate Director for the Office of Animal Care
Compensation, Benefits & Budget Committee for Non-Represented Staff
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-2540
John.Lovelette@uvm.edu


 

Seat Currently Open
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
 

Office of Strategic Communications

Liz Crawford, Digital Content Producer
Personal & Professional Development Committee
Elizabeth.Crawford@uvm.edu
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
 

President's Office

Billy Rison, Government Relations Specialist
Community Engagement Committee
At-Large Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
804-839-1683
 

Professional And Continuing Education

Nichole Hathaway
Personal and Professional Development Committee Co-Chair
Executive Board Member
Current Term: 8/21/22 - 6/30/25
656-4682
nichole.hathaway@uvm.edu

Provost's Offices

Richard Cohen, Assessment Coordinator
Compensation, Benefits and Budget Committee for Non-Represented Staff
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-1165
richard.cohen@uvm.edu

Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources

 Chelsea Lynn Chu, Dean's Executive Assistant
Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair
Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/24 - 6/30/27
656-4380
Chelsea.Chu@uvm.edu
 

Safety and Compliance

Open PositionMaureen Jennings, Records Custodian & Compliance Coordinator
Social Committee Co-chair
Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-3415
Maureen.Jennings@uvm.edu

Student and Campus Life, AKA DOSA

Seat Currently Open
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
 
 
 
 
 
Perri Schodorf, Business Manager
Social Committee
Current Term: 7/1/22 - 6/30/25
656-0506
perri.schodorf@uvm.edu
 
 
Amanda Duling, HR Coordinator
Personal & Professional Development Committee
At-Large Executive Board member
Current Term: 7/1/23 - 6/30/26
656-2959