Department Representatives

We would like to invite YOU to become a Department Representative. Even if your Department is represented on the list below, you can become a member of the team. There is no limit to the number of Reps that a Department may have.

The Buffalo Center UUP derives its strength from its Membership. The Department Representative Program is designed to connect ALL members to their union. The program ensures two-way communication between chapter leadership and the membership. As the the eyes and ears of the chapter, Reps are essential to our success.

Department Representatives serve as Chapter Leaders and internal organizing leaders at their specific worksites. As a Department Representative you help develop and maintain a strong union presence in every part of the University via effective employee advocacy, union visibility, union site meetings and other forms of communication, including social conversation and the sharing of news.

Basic Roles and Responsibilities include:

  • Obtain/create an accurate list of Members and non-members by location.
  • Make personal contact with all Department Members in your area.
  • Establish/maintain UUP bulletin boards in your area.
  • Forward complaints, concerns and perceptions of the Department Members to appropriate chapter leader(s).
  • Contact non-members and encourage them to join.
  • Become familiar with what the UUP contract covers. Refer contract questions to chapter officers so they can ask the chapter’s Labor Relations Specialists for assistance with problems pertaining to enforcement or interpretation of the contract
  • Be able to answer basic questions about the structure of UUP.
  • Learn about and inform your Department Members of union meetings, events, affiliate conventions, contract votes, workshops, etc. and urge participation
  • Attend Department Rep meetings on occasion (usually 2 times per semester).

If you’re unsure about committing to this position, I would like to invite you to our next series of Department Rep meetings. Please contact Ken Kern at khkern@buffalo.edu — 716-276-3377 — to sign up to become a Department Rep, or for further information and questions you may have.

Ask About Becoming a Department Rep

Current Department Representatives

Department NameNameEmail
Academic AffairsRebecca Donoghueray1@buffalo.edu
Accessibility ResourcesSarah Huerta Wellsarahhue@buffalo.edu
AccountingMyungsun Kimmk88@buffalo.edu
Africana and American Studies DepartmentDeborah Pierce-Tatedpierce@buffalo.edu
AthleticsNathan Bourkenabourke@buffalo.edu
Alumni EngagementWei Loon Leongweileong@buffalo.edu
Alumni Engagement and Annual GivingJennifer Brittonjlobaugh@buffalo.edu
Animal Facilities
Anthropology DepartmentTamara Dixontmdixon2@buffalo.edu
Architecture DepartmentKorydon Smithkhsmith@buffalo.edu
Art DepartmentDomenic Licatadjlicata@buffalo.edu
Art DepartmentPaul Vanousevanouse@buffalo.edu
Arts Management Program Department
Biological SciencesMeredeth Ezakmjs32@buffalo.edu
Biological SciencesAndrea Keelerakeeler@buffalo.edu
Biological SciencesPradeep Yerramsettypradeepk@buffalo.edu
Biological SciencesVincent Lynchvjlynch@buffalo.edu
Biomedical EngineeringCheryl Michalowskicherylmi@buffalo.edu
Biomedical EngineeringJing Wangjwang239@buffalo.edu
Business Reporting and SystemsDonna Czajadjczaja@buffalo.edu
Business ServicesMalinda Keidel
Campus PlanningSean Brodfuehrerstb3@buffalo.edu
Career Design CenterHolly Justicehjustice@buffalo.edu
CAS AdministrationBrandon Durshordwebdurshor@buffalo.edu
CAS AdministrationShannon Fishersmb23@buffalo.edu
CAS Art GalleriesThomas Andersentranders@buffalo.edu
CATTKathleen Kielarkmkielar@buffalo.edu
Center For The ArtsVincent Harzewskivh2@buffalo.edu
Center For The ArtsMoriah Hegmannhegmann@buffalo.edu
Chemical and Biological EngineeringRhonda Pangraziorhondapa@buffalo.edu
ChemistryTroy Woodtwood@buffalo.edu
Civil, Structural and Environmental EngineeringPanagiotis Anastasopoulospanastas@buffalo.edu
Civil, Structural and Environmental EngineeringSabanayagam Thevanayagamtheva@buffalo.edu
Classics DepartmentAlessandro Sebastianias424@buffalo.edu
College Of Arts And SciencesNicole Haydennhayden@buffalo.edu
College Of Arts And SciencesTeresa Metzterimetz@buffalo.edu
Communication DepartmentAndrew Sachsasachs2@buffalo.edu
Community RelationsMelissa Woodmwood4@buffalo.edu
Computer Science And EngineeringMaria-Rose Frisinamrf8@buffalo.edu
Counseling ServicesElizabeth Snideresnider@buffalo.edu
Counseling, School, And Educational Psychology
Department of GeographyAbigaile Cookeamcooke@buffalo.edu
Design and ConstructionMichael Stoklosamjsp@buffalo.edu
EconomicsMingliang Limli3@buffalo.edu
Educational Leadership And PolicyMelinda Lemkemalemke@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity CenterKeisha Alstonkm246@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity CenterShirley Bennettbennetts@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity CenterHeidy Galan-Honradohhonrado@gmail.com
Educational Opportunity CenterMichelle Riggiomriggio@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity CenterGwendolyn Tripletttriplet@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity ProgramTravis Eiseleteeisele@buffalo.edu
Educational Opportunity ProgramRichard Harrisraharris@buffalo.edu
Electrical EngineeringKatharine Bartelokbartelo@buffalo.edu
Electrical EngineeringChu Wiewie@buffalo.edu
Employee Assistance ProgramSusan Bagdasariansb14@buffalo.edu
Engineering EducationNicole Lowmannllowman@buffalo.edu
English DepartmentWalter Hakalawalterhakala@gmail.com
English Language InstituteLisa Monpere-Cruzlmonpere@buffalo.edu
Enterprise Application ServicesBrett Sitzmanbrettsit@buffalo.edu
Enterprise Infrastructure ServicesCorey Reichlecreichle@buffalo.edu
Enterprise Infrastructure ServicesJames Serwinowskijrs1@buffalo.edu
Environment and SustainabilitySwathi Karamchetiskaramch@buffalo.edu
Environment, Health and SafetyDavid Pawlowskidrpawlowski@hotmail.com
Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising CenterGerrard Godwingodwin@buffalo.edu
Facility OperationsJohn Wojcikjohnwojc@buffalo.edu
Financial ManagementKevin Raglandragland@buffalo.edu
Geography DepartmentTrina Hamiltontrinaham@buffalo.edu
Geography DepartmentMarion Wernerwernerm@buffalo.edu
Geology DepartmentTravis Nelsontnelson@buffalo.edu
Global Gender & Sexuality Studies DepartmentCarine Mardorossiancmardoro@buffalo.edu
GSECatherine Cook-Cottonecpcook@buffalo.edu
GSE Administrative OperationsKristine Marigliakmm74@buffalo.edu
GSE Marketing, Communications and OutreachAmber Wintersawinters@buffalo.edu
GSE Office of Graduate AdmissionLynette Deponceaulynette@buffalo.edu
Health PromotionJanice Cochranjcochran@buffalo.edu
Health ServicesSheilla Thomasscajou@buffalo.edu
History DepartmentKatherine Zubovichkzubovic@buffalo.edu
History Department and Asian StudiesMichelle Burgermlb@buffalo.edu
Indigenous Studies DepartmentJennifer Loftjcloft@buffalo.edu
Indigenous Studies DepartmentLaura Terrancellterran@buffalo.edu
Industrial and Systems EngineeringGeraldine Hedrickhedrick@buffalo.edu
Industrial and Systems EngineeringVictor Paquetvpaquet@buffalo.edu
Information ScienceMary Jo Sicurellamjsicure@buffalo.edu
Institutional AnalyticsHolly Klickhklick@buffalo.edu
Interdisciplinary Degree Programs Social Sciences DepartmentSamuel Lojaconosscloja@buffalo.edu
Internal AuditKristy Heffleykheffley@buffalo.edu
International Admissions
International Education
International Student ServicesOlga Crombieomlepkyj@buffalo.edu
International Student ServicesJanet Elizabeth Schrumjschrum@buffalo.edu
IT Customer ServiceJohn Pfefferjpfeffer@buffalo.edu
ITCS Classroom Technology ServicesGary Boulwaregaryb73@buffalo.edu
Jewish Thought DepartmentRichard Cohenracohen@buffalo.edu
Learning And InstructionMaureen Boydmpboyd@buffalo.edu
Learning And InstructionAshlee Campbellashleeeb@buffalo.edu
Learning And InstructionSarah Robertsarah@buffalo.edu
Learning And InstructionJi-Won Sonjiwonson@buffalo.edu
Linguistics DepartmentJuergen Bohnemeyerjb77@buffalo.edu
Management
Mathematics DepartmentJames Faranjjfaran@buffalo.edu
Mathematics DepartmentCatagay Kutluhankutluhan@buffalo.edu
Mechanical And Aerospace EngineeringStephen Hartsvhart@buffalo.edu
Mechanical And Aerospace EngineeringJobaidur Khanjobaidur@buffalo.edu
Media Study DepartmentMichael Bouquardbouquard@buffalo.edu
Music DepartmentTiffany Dumouchelletdumouch@buffalo.edu
Music DepartmentEric Huebnererichueb@buffalo.edu
Network and Communication ServicesAnthony Cascianoac89@buffalo.edu
Network and Communication ServicesJoseph Pautlerpautler@buffalo.edu
Office Of AdmissionsLaurie Braggbragg@buffalo.edu
Office Of AdmissionsJason Chowjchow2@buffalo.edu
Office Of AdmissionsDavid Emhofdcemhof@buffalo.edu
Office of Educational EffectivenessCathleen Morrealecwalther@buffalo.edu
Office of Educator PreparationLouise Lallilmlalli@buffalo.edu
Office of Equity, Diversity And InclusionFrances Fiscusfiscus@buffalo.edu
Office of Student EngagementJames Mauckjemauck@buffalo.edu
Office of Student EngagementPamela Stephens-Jacksonstepjack@buffalo.edu
Office Of The Graduate SchoolNadejda Petrovanpetrova@buffalo.edu
Office of University Communications DepartmentHugh Jarvishjarvis@buffalo.edu
Parking and Transportation ServicesNancy Kobielskinm37@buffalo.edu
Philosophy DepartmentThomas Bittnerbittner3@buffalo.edu
Philosophy DepartmentMaureen Donnellymd63@buffalo.edu
PhysicsGrady Gambrelggambrel@buffalo.edu
PhysicsNicole Pannullonmercer75@gmail.com
Policy and Operational ExcellenceTricia Cantytscanty@buffalo.edu
PsychologyMark Seerymdseery@buffalo.edu
Purchasing and Contract ServicesCheri Weberubmcheri@buffalo.edu
Purchasing and Contract ServicesBethany Scibettabmscibet@buffalo.edu
RegistrarJess Labellajlabella@buffalo.edu
RegistrarAmanda Lodygaalwirth@buffalo.edu
Res Life AdminKatherine Burrowkmburrow@buffalo.edu
Res Life AdminKenneth Kernkhkern@buffalo.edu
Res Life AdminElisabeth Rebmannerebmann@buffalo.edu
Romance Languages and Literatures DepartmentChristian Flaughcflaugh@buffalo.edu
Romance Languages and Literatures DepartmentMelissa Mccarronmjmccarr@buffalo.edu
School Of Architecture And PlanningBruce Majkowskibruce@buffalo.edu
School Of Engineering And Applied SciencesLaurie Barszczlaurieba@buffalo.edu
School Of Engineering And Applied SciencesSonia Grantssgrant2@buffalo.edu
School Of Engineering And Applied SciencesAndrew Koenigakoenig@buffalo.edu
School of LawMelinda Saransaran@buffalo.edu
SEAS ITSonia Grantssgrant2@buffalo.edu
SecurityMichael Doggendorfmd@buffalo.edu
SecurityCatherine Ullmancende@buffalo.edu
SENS ITMaria-Rose Frisinamrf8@buffalo.edu
SENS ITThomas Yearketyearke@buffalo.edu
Sociology DepartmentErin Hattoneehatton@buffalo.edu
SSWClara Keatingclarasch@buffalo.edu
SSW Admissions and RecruitmentKathryn Griswoldkg52@buffalo.edu
Student Success and Academic SupportVivian Jimenezvjimenez@buffalo.edu
Student UnionsDon Erberb@buffalo.edu
Theatre and Dance DepartmentVeronica Sedotavalaskay@buffalo.edu
UADVJoseph Didomiziojdd4@buffalo.edu
UADV – Planned GivingWendy Irvingirving@buffalo.edu
Unassigned/Flex LinesJessica Nyropjenyrop@buffalo.edu
University Honors CollegeTimothy Matthewstrm7@buffalo.edu
University Honors CollegeJessica Seaburyjseabury@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – Law LibraryNina Cascioncascio@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – Law LibraryRebecca Chapmanrc82@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – VPULRita Ferrirferri@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – VPULJaniece Jankowskijk18@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – VPULSameer Mathursmathur2@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – VPULSarah Pattonsarahake@buffalo.edu
University Libraries – VPULMolly Poremskiporemski@buffalo.edu
University Police
UPO Academic AdvisementCraig Mathiscmathis2@buffalo.edu
VPR Information SystemsPaul Reinhardtper@buffalo.edu
VPULLynn Lasotalmlasota@buffalo.edu