Volume 57 |
ISSUE 19: May 16, 2025

STAFF MATTERS: Staff Council launches 2025 elections with May 21 Q&A

Thursday, May 15, 2025

By JOY HART

Staff Council has announced the candidates for its 2025 officer elections, following the close of the nomination period on April 28. This year's ballot features a strong group of candidates representing a range of schools, departments and roles across the University, with elections scheduled to run from May 23 to June 17.

To support informed participation, personal statements from each candidate will be shared with Staff Council members prior to each voting window. In addition, a Presidential Q&A session will take place during the Staff Council general meeting on May 21. Members are invited to submit questions for the session in advance to sc@pitt.edu by May 17.

2025 Staff Council officer ballot

President: Lindsay Rodzwicz, director of special projects and strategic initiatives, Swanson School of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering

Executive Vice President: Christine Jackson, associate dean of business and finance, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Vice President of Public Relations:

  • Jeremy Biroscak, DSS manager, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry

  • Amy Kleebank, art director, University Communications & Marketing

  • Sarah McMullen, director, Project Management Office, University Communications & Marketing

  • RJ Thompson, manager, multimedia & digital strategy, Health Sciences, Strategic Communication

Vice President of Finance:

  • Zachary Davis, director, equity & inclusion programs, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  • Kimberly Finch, senior director, academic operations, Office of the Chair, Department of Medicine

  • Suzanne Lynch, business administration manager, University Center for Teaching and Learning

Vice President of Membership:

  • Jeremy Biroscak, DSS manager, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry

  • Marcie Johnson-Spratt, director of special projects, School of Public Health

  • Scott Szypulski, research administrator, School of Public Health, Department of Human Genetics

  • Stacey Williard, staff hiring and engagement manager, Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences

Parliamentarian: Caitlin McCullough, web content manager, School of Public Health

Staff Council Executive Committee officers are elected to two-year terms by the Staff Council membership. Staff Council actively contributes to the University's shared governance, advocates for staff, serves as a communication channel between staff and leadership, and offers opportunities for comprehensive professional development. The council also serves as a valuable resource for staff, helping colleagues navigate the opportunities, services, and challenges of working within a large and complex institution.

Staff Council also extends its appreciation to the departments and supervisors who support their staff’s participation in shared governance. Special thanks go to the Elections Committee for managing the nomination and voting process with care and transparency. The council also sincerely thanks outgoing officers Joy Hart and Monika Losagio for their service and contributions.

To learn more or attend an upcoming Staff Council event, visit https://calendar.pitt.edu/department/staff_council/

For questions related to elections, contact sc@pitt.edu.

Joy Hart is Staff Council vice president of public relations and manager, strategic initiatives, University Center for Teaching and Learning.