Our mission is to contribute to a vibrant community of staff members at UW Tacoma. We strive to advocate for all staff by fostering trust and building relationships, identifying opportunities and resources to encourage growth and empowerment, and facilitating connection and inclusivity.

All UW Tacoma staff are members of the UW Tacoma Staff Association (UWTSA), whether permanent, temporary, part-time or full-time. For more eligibility details, please see the most recent bylaws.

The UWTSA Executive Board serves the Staff Association by planning programs, hosting community events, coordinating awards, and participating in campus-wide committees, including the Chancellor's Cabinet and Budget Advisory Committee.

We strive to support fellow staff while building strong partnerships across our unique workplace.

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Executive Board

2026-27 Board Members

Chair
Bea Givan

Vice-Chair
Caitlin Chavez-Moats

Treasurer
Kendall Burch

Executive Communications Coordinator
Bre Johnson

At-Large Professional Staff Representative
Leander Yazzie

At-Large Classified Staff Representative
Andrew Seibert

At-Large Library Staff Representative
Megan Elizabeth Gregory

Awards & Recognition Chair
Michael Maratas

Connections Chair
Jillian Leahy

Events & Engagement Chair
Jessica Braga
 

Roles & Responsibilities

Chair

The Chair directs all Executive Board affairs and serves as the spokesperson. They also serve as a member of the Chancellor's Cabinet and the Chancellor's Budget Advisory Committee.

The expected commitment of the Chair position is 2-4 hours per week.

Vice-Chair

The Vice-Chair serves as a member of the Executive Board and assists in leading the Association. The duties and responsibilities of the Vice-Chair include:

  1. Assuming the responsibilities of the Chair in the Chair’s absence
  2. Overseeing and coordinating all election processes (including elected Officers, Committee Chairs and Assembly Representatives)
  3. Overseeing and supporting all UWTSA committees

The expected commitment of the Vice-Chair position is 2 hours per week. 

Treasurer

The Treasurer serves as a member of the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

  1. Manage the UWTSA budget, including collecting and disbursing all UWTSA funds
  2. Report on UWTSA financial statuses at least once a quarter

The expected commitment of the Treasurer position is 2 hours per week. 

Executive Communications Coordinator

The Comms Coordinator serves as a member of the the Executive Board. The duties and responsibilities include:

  1. Manage and update the UWTSA website.
  2. Manage the UWTSA email account.
  3. Support Executive Board and Chairs with marketing and communications needs.

The expected commitment of the Executive Comms Coordinator position is 2 hours per week.

At-Large Representatives

There is an at-large representative for each of the major staff groups on campus: Professional Staff, Classified Staff and Library Staff.

Each of these positions serves as a member of the Executive Board. Duties and responsibilities include:

  1. Supporting the activities of the UWTSA and its committees
  2. Serving in an advisory capacity to UW Tacoma Leadership
  3. Voting on and providing feedback on items of interest for the UWTSA

The expected commitment of the At-large Classified Staff Rep. position is 2 hours per week. 

Awards & Recognition Chair

Leads initiatives that celebrate the contributions and achievements of UW Tacoma staff, fostering a culture of appreciation, recognition, and belonging across campus.

Connections Chair

Creates opportunities for UW Tacoma staff to build meaningful relationships, strengthen campus connections, and foster a welcoming and inclusive staff community.

Events & Engagement Chair

Plans and coordinates events, activities, and engagement opportunities that bring UW Tacoma staff together, encourage participation, and strengthen campus community.