Officers
| Jason Russell, President | jrussell@workinglife.ca |
| Dianne Ramdeholl, Vice President for Academics | empire@uupmail.org |
| Emma Bowman, Vice President for Professionals | eirbowman@gmail.com |
| Sophia Mavrogiannis, Secretary | sophiamavro@gmail.com |
| Janet Aiello-Cerio, Treasurer | janetac.uup@gmail.com. |
| Malongze Foma, Officer for Contingents and Delegate | malongze@gmail.com |
| Aley O’Mara, Grievance Officer | omaraaley@gmail.com |
| Brenda Henry-Offer, Officer for Retirees | bhoffor@gmail.com |
Membership and Advocacy
| Emma Bowman, Chapter Membership Representative | eirbowman@gmail.com |
| Jeanine Jones, Chapter Membership Representative | jjones.uup@gmail.com |
Regional Representatives
Regional Member Representatives are voting members of the Chapter Executive Board and “…serve their [regions] by assisting in the recruiting of members; assisting in the dispersal of information; mobilizing the membership for action when necessary; and advising the Executive Board on the needs of the membership.” The RMR’s will utilize building representatives to accomplish their work. Responsibilities include:
- Serve as voting members of the Chapter Executive Board and as members of the Chapter Membership Committee chaired by the Chapter Membership Representative.
- Recruit activists.
- Assist in disseminating information to the membership.
- Engage members regionally by working with building reps.
- Hold membership meetings in person, Skype, or both
- Attend monthly Chapter EB conference calls and bring information to/from the membership.
- Attend in-person Chapter EB meetings 1-3 times per year.
| Region | Regional Member Representative |
|---|---|
| Western/Central Rep 1 | David Puskas |
| Western/Central Rep 2 | Jane Cudmore |
| Saratoga Region Rep 1 | Vacant–contact the chapter if you can serve! |
| Saratoga Region Rep 2 | Anita Lindemann |
| Downstate Region Rep 1 | Mary Helen Kolisnyk |
| Downstate Region Rep 2 | Malongze Foma |
| At a Distance Region Rep 1 | Daniel McCrea |
| At a Distance Region Rep 2 | Donna Carey |
| Faculty at Large 1 | Vacant–contact the chapter if you can serve! |
| Faculty at Large 2 | Vacant–contact the chapter if you can serve! |
| Professional at Large 1 | Vacant –contact the chapter if you can serve! |
| Professional at Large 2 | Ashley Mason |
Chapter Stewards
Chapter stewards serve as a local union representative to the members in their college or departments. The Regional Representatives as well as chapter officers and the chapter Executive Board will solicit volunteers for appointment, which shall be by the Chapter President. Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a chapter representative to the members and connect members to appropriate resources
- Welcome new members in their college or department
- Assist in keeping member lists and member “maps” up to date
- Help in membership drives and other campaigns
- Bring member issues forward to Regional Member Reps, Chapter Officers, or both
Coming Soon – Chapter Steward List
In the meantime, if you would like the name of your steward, please email our chapter office: empire@uupmail.org.
Delegates
(We are allowed 4 professional and 10 academic delegates to the UUP Delegate Assemblies)
Professional Delegates
- Kelly Mollica
- Pamela Malone
- Daniel McCrea
- John Meaney
- Donna Carey
- Amanda Parker
- Jeanine Jones
- Marcy Veno
- Shaun Richman
- Malongze Foma
- Aley O’Mara
Academic Delegates
- Richard Wells
- Mark Soderstrom
- Mary Helen Kolisnyk
- Jacqualine Berger
- Elaine Kitt
- Martin Still