University Services Candidates

I believe I am a valuable resource to help advocate for Staff within University Services, and I remain deeply committed to improving the culture for University Services as well as at Georgetown University. As an elected member of the Staff/AAP council since 2023, I have been a member of the Community and Culture Working Group that is striving to improve the overall employee experience University-wide. In addition, I am an trusted member of the University Services caucus, serving as an vocal participant during our Listening Sessions or as a point of contact when people have questions or concerns. If reelected, I promise to continue the work I have performed over the last two years .I am an active listener, and I will continue to listen to you and will engage with our Georgetown colleagues to help create impactful solutions. I truly care about Georgetown and its people: if reelected, I will do all I can to drive meaningful change for all of you within University Services.

I am eager to join the Staff/AAP Council at Georgetown because I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where every Georgetown employee feels heard and empowered. I am particularly interested in serving as part of the Operations Working Group to help improve transportation efficiency and create a more commuter-friendly work experience. As someone who uses three modes of transportation to get to the Hilltop campus (car, Metro, and GUTS bus), I am keenly interested in commuter issues and solutions. I have served in my professional role at Georgetown for nearly four years and am proud of the work I have done collaborating with communicators and leaders across the university. I now look forward to the opportunity to serve you in this volunteer role on the Staff/AAP Council.

As a Wellness Program and Service Coordinator at Georgetown University, I am deeply committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where faculty and staff feel heard, valued, and empowered. With over seven years of experience in healthcare, wellness programming, and community advocacy, I bring a holistic perspective on staff wellbeing, equity, and engagement.

I am particularly passionate about uplifting underserved voices and advancing wellness through intentional programming, dialogue, and policy awareness. At Georgetown, I’ve curated impactful initiatives like our Open Enrollment Fairs, Staff Appreciation events, and wellness education programs that promote mental, emotional, and physical health.

Being nominated to serve on the Staff/AAP Advisory Council is both an honor and a responsibility I welcome. I believe that a thriving university depends on the wellbeing and inclusion of its staff, and I aim to bring thoughtful, collaborative energy to this role. I am ready to listen, lead, and represent staff concerns with integrity and action.

Rooted in service, guided by values of transparency and care, and grounded in my experience as both a staff member and community advocate, I look forward to working alongside colleagues to help shape a healthier, more responsive Georgetown.

I am excited to express my interest in serving on the Staff/AAP Council. I believe in the value of a representative body that advocates for staff and academic professionals and serves as a bridge between employees and University leadership. With a strong commitment to transparency and collaboration, I see this Council as a vital avenue of engagement across the Georgetown community.

One of the key factors that led to my interest in the council was the recent implementation of the Hoya Service Awards. In my role at the University, I’ve seen firsthand how policies and procedures impact staff. I’m motivated to help ensure that staff perspectives are considered thoughtfully in institutional decision-making. I believe that by working closely with colleagues, administrators, and recognized University bodies such as the Faculty Senate and Student Association, we can create a more connected and responsive campus.

I also support the Council’s efforts to review proposals and meet annually with the University President. These are opportunities not just for advocacy, but for real, collaborative progress.
With a focus on active listening, respect, and partnership, I would be honored to serve on the Council and contribute to a culture that values every member of our community. I am ready to help strengthen our collective voice and support initiatives that help staff thrive personally and professionally.

I am interested in serving on the staff/AAP council first and foremost to advocate for staff and communicate the issues and challenges they face to university leadership. Being a former Georgetown student, I understand the university’s culture from multiple perspectives, which positions me to represent staff interests in a way that aligns with institutional priorities.

I see this role as an opportunity to build stronger connections across departments and foster a more collaborative, inclusive environment. I am especially passionate about integrating sustainability into our work and university culture and believe that serving on the council can be a great platform for embedding sustainability into broader institutional dialogue.

Since I began working for the Office of Campus Ministry five years ago, two aspects of my work have proven particularly meaningful:

First has been connecting members of the Georgetown community with resources for spiritual development and discernment. Whether through supporting chaplaincy programs in various traditions or facilitating retreat days for various staff/AAP, faculty, and administration groups, it has been rewarding to help others understand the relevancy of Georgetown’s Ignatian heritage to their daily lives and work as well as offer their own gifts, drawn from their own diverse backgrounds, to Georgetown.

Second, I’ve worked to learn university systems, help colleagues navigate those systems, and provide constructive feedback about how those systems could better serve the needs of all users — in addition to developing new systems to meet new challenges.

On the Staff/AAP Council, I hope to continue this work of sustaining Georgetown’s values and advocating for staff interests, especially as higher education faces historic headwinds that call for our care and solidarity.

I have been here for over 15 years and I have seen a lot. I believe my input matters, based on what I have seen and learned over the years of working for Georgetown University. Having this position would allow me to continue working for the GU community and give back in any way I possibly can.

In these times, both giving and receiving support from friends, family, and even professional colleagues is of paramount importance. I’m enthusiastic about joining the Staff/AAP Council so that I can help provide that support to the Georgetown community. The skills I’ve honed over the years coordinating the GU LGBTQ+ ERG and providing spiritual support and services have prepared me well to listen with genuine curiosity to the needs of others and, when possible and desired, work towards meeting them.

I would be happy to get involved in this council. I have been an employee for almost 2 years, and prior to that I completed my MBA at Georgetown as a student. The first thing I would do is listen and learn, and get a stronger sense of what are realistic goals for involvement. This includes gaining a stronger understanding of the interests and motivations of other council members. Employees have little awareness of this council and what it does, and that is something we could work to change.

I would also like to investigate if there are opportunities to improve the quality of the food available on campus to employees. With all respect to those involved in providing it, there are limited options for healthy, tasty, and affordable on-campus options for lunch. I do not have a full understanding of why this is, but it should change.

I am writing to express my interest in serving on the Staff and Academic and Administrative Professionals Advisory Council. As a committed member of the university community, I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to meaningful dialogue and support initiatives that enhance our working and learning environment. It would be an honor to represent my colleagues and help advance the council’s mission. Thank you for considering me.

These are weird times we are living in. I am writing this shortly after receiving the email from our Interim President with subject line, Update on our Financial Response to Federal Actions. In it, Mr. Groves lays out tough financial decisions that had to be made in order to help the University weather the uncertainty of the times.

While I submitted my interest in serving on the Council prior to the email, I am now more than ever, motivated to serve and do my part to ensure we can make it through this period. We are stronger together and, if given the opportunity, I commit to lending my voice in support of my fellow colleagues.

I am a strong believer that small actions matter, and when put together, make big things happen. Serving on the Council may be a small action, but I promise to be an active participant and work with the other members to represent Georgetown’s staff and make an impact to help get through these unpredictable times.

I am honored to be nominated to the AAP/Staff Advisory Council. I have worked for Georgetown University since 2022 and have spent over a decade working in the non-profit sector, including higher education. I value service, advocacy, and collaboration. By serving on this council, I will help staff connect and problem-solve our shared concerns together. During this time period, it’s especially important to me that our community feels heard and supported.