(From left) SOM Staff Senate representatives Chantal Azondoga, Gabrielle Laskey, Ashley Ayers, and Billy Nash
The University of Virginia’s Staff Senate is holding elections this June, and the School of Medicine has two open seats. Serving on the Staff Senate is a valuable opportunity for staff members who want to make a meaningful impact, not just within our School, but across the entire University community.
Serving on the Staff Senate allows opportunities for staff to be a voice for their colleagues, representing their perspectives in conversations with senior leadership, and helping to shape programs and policies that affect more than 7,000 staff members across UVA.
If you’re interested in running for one of the School of Medicine’s open seats, please contact the SOM Election Manager Gabrielle Laskey to express your interest. A brief nomination statement will be requested later, with a deadline of Wednesday, June 4.
You’re also welcome to nominate a coworker or direct report who you believe would be a strong and thoughtful representative for the School of Medicine.
Staff Senate elections will run Monday, June 16 through Monday, June 23, 2025.
What Is the Staff Senate?
The Staff Senate is a group of approximately 68 staff representatives from across UVA, which serves as a collaborative and solution-focused body working directly with University leadership to elevate staff voices and contribute to the decision-making process.
Senators have the opportunity to:
- Represent staff in University governance
- Collaborate with colleagues across Grounds
- Provide input on upcoming initiatives
- Help shape University policies and programs
- Gain insight into the broader workings of UVA
What’s Involved?
Staff Senators attend monthly meetings and are encouraged to join a working group or take on a leadership role within the Senate. It’s a unique way to get involved, grow professionally, and contribute to the betterment of our work environment.
Want to Learn More?
The School of Medicine currently has five representatives serving on the Staff Senate. To learn more about your school’s representatives, visit the Staff Senate’s membership page. We encourage you to reach out to any of them with any questions about running in the upcoming election.
To explore more about the Senate’s work and how to get involved, visit the Join the Senate page and the Our Work page on the Staff Senate website.
Filed Under: Call for Nominations