Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is made-up of non-voting ex-officio members whose role is to serve as a partner to the Staff Council in reviewing, discussing, and providing feedback on programs, policies, practices and/or concerns that impact staff. The Advisory Board will meet with the current SC Chair and Vice Chair on a monthly basis and have the option to attend the monthly Executive Committee (EC) and/or general SC meetings.

Advisory Board

Avery Ruxer Franklin (Staff Council Chair)
Media Relations Specialist, Public Affairs

Caitlin Lindsay (Staff Council Vice Chair)
Director of Operations, Student Center

Daniel Kirienko (Staff Council Advocacy Subcommittee Chair)
Research Compliance Administrator, Office of Research

Janine Berrill (Staff Council Immediate Past Chair)
Administrative Specialist, George R. Brown School of Engineering

Michelle Thackray
Associate Vice President, Operational Excellence and Engagement

Mauricio Benitez
Associate Provost, Provost's Office

Sandee Cheynet
Chief Human Resources Officer

Joop Oranje
Senior Director of People and Culture

Tina Jackson
Senior Employee Relations Specialist

Ryan Kirksey
Chief of Staff to President Reginald DesRoches

Kimberly Vetter
Director of Presidential Communications