Staff Senate Elections Coming Up March 9 - 13, 2026

Staff Senate Elections

Every year during the spring semester, KU staff nominate and elect individuals to represent themselves as members of Staff Senate. Senators are elected to reflect the job category proportions of the electorate, with 1 senator for every 75 staff members. Elected members serve three-year terms.

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Continuing Staff Senate Members

Mataia Gales, Assistant Director for Student Senate Leadership Development, 2028 

Danielle Hemingson, Human Anatomy Lab Director, 2027 

Michelle Wilson, Assistant Director for Academic and Professional Development, 2028 

1 open seat

Xoe Cranberry, Office Manager for Environmental Studies, Geography & Atmospheric Science, 2028

Ashley Kalatusha, Student Services Specialist, Edwards campus, 2027

Willisha Thompson, Finance Manager, Finance Shared Service Center, 2028

3 Open Seats

Jessica Brown, Assistant Director, Custodial Services, 2028  

Kim Conard, Grant Coordinator, Office of Research, 2027 

Mishelle Denton, Functional Systems Manager, Enrollment Management, 2027 

6 open seats 

Jeremy McLeod, IT Support Technician Senior, Information Technology, 2028

4 open seats 

Brian Alfers, Assistant Director, Custodial Services, 2027

Chris Wallace, Locksmith Senior, Facilities & Planning, 2028

3 open seats 

Joseph Andrew, Lab Manager, Geology, 2028

Andrew Johannesen, Molecular Biosciences, 2028

Caroline Sloan, Science Test Development Specialist, ATLAS, 2027

5 open seats 

 Améa Chandler, Student Program Manager, Social Welfare, 2028

Jordan Wade, Director of Student Academic Services & Success, Architecture & Design, 2027

1 open seat 

Candace Bond, Managing Editor, Achievement & Assessment Institute, 2028

Mike Krings, Public Affairs Officer, KU News Service, 2027

Brian Moss, Reference Services Manager, KU Libraries, 2028

2 open seats