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Current Members

Name / Dept Phone Email
Grace Aranda
University Animal Care

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2002 - 6/30/2011
621-3931 garanda@u.arizona.edu
Grace has been at the UA since 1984. She is an Instructional Specialist Senior in University Animal Care. She has been a member of SAC since 2002 though she has been working with the SAC Employee Recognition Committee and the Staff On Our Own Time Staff Art Exhibit since 1999.  She is on the Communications committee and is web master for SAC and bulletin editor.  She is SAC liaison for the Campus Advisory Committee and Life & Work Connections.  She also volunteers time with Habitat for Humanity, Hospice Family Care and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

 

Claudia Arias
Career Services

SAC Member Term:  6/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
621-2588 ariasc@arizona.edu
Claudia have been with the UofA since 2000.  She is Secretary, Administrative in the UA Career Services.  She has been department representative for the United Way since 2002.  She is a team captain for the American Cancer Society since 2005 and the American Diabetes Association since 2003.  She volunteers with the South Tucson Police Explorers Post 316.

 

Lauren Bivona
Geosciences

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2005 – 6/30/2011
621-2027 lauren52@email.arizona.edu
Lauren has been at the University of Arizona since 2000. She is an Administrative Associate in the Department of Geosciences. She has been a member of UA SAC since 2005 and served on several committees. She has been a member of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) SAC for 4 years (Outstanding SBS Staff Award in 2003); BETA member for 5 years; recently served on the Staff Dispute Resolution Committee for 3 years; and a member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society.

 

Sharon Bouck
Geosciences
SAC Member Term:  6/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
621-2422 boucks@email.arizona.edu
Sharon Bouck has been at the UA since 1988.  She has worked four years in the Office of Minority Student Affairs, two years in the UA Travel Office and fourteen years in the Geosciences department business office.  Sharon has been a member of the College of Science Staff Advisory Council in past years. In May 2008 she finished her bachelor's degree at the UA in English Literature.

 

Cori Cashen
Office of Registrar, Registration & Transcripts

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2005 – 6/30/2011
621-0976 ccashen@email.arizona.edu
Cori has been at the University of Arizona since April 2004.  She is a Program Coordinator in the Office of the Registration and Transcripts.  She serves on the Communications committee and serves as editor of SAC quarterly newsletter and the Employee Recognition Committee for the On Our Own Time staff art exhibit.

 

Nancy Chilton
Arizona State Museum 

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
621-4695 chilton@email.arizona.edu
Nancy has been an employee at the UA since 1998, and is currently Library Specialist at the Arizona State Museum. 

 

Joyce Childers
Parking & Transportation Services

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
621-7727 childerj@email.arizona.edu
Joyce has been with the University since 1996, starting as a Bicycle Enforcement Officer and moving up to Program Coordinator of Parking Enforcement in 1998.  With a current staff of 11 full time employees and 7 student employees keeping her very busy.  In 2006 took on the additional duties of Bicycle enforcement. Joyce has served on the PTS Employee Recognition Committee in the past and completed the University Leadership Institute in 2007. Joyce is an NAU Alumn and a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Keeping busy outside of work with a son at NAU, a daughter here at the U of A and President of an Investment Club.

 

ManDrake "Drake" Flores, Jr
Facilities Management, Elevator Shop

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
621-7506 mandrakf@email.arizona.edu
 

 

Elvia Gandara
Office of the Registrar
SAC Member Term:  6/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
626-8200 egandara@email.arizona.edu
Elvia has been at the University of Arizona since 1997.  She worked for Athletics for 8 years, and in the registrars office for almost 3 years.  She is an Office Specialist Senior in the Office of Summer-Winter.

 

Eddie Gomez
Admissions
SAC Member Term:  6/1/2008 - 6/30/2011
621-1645 ecgomez@email.arizona.edu
Eddie joined the UA in 2006.  He began as a Credentials Evaluator Senior for
domestic students in the Admissions office.  He is now a Credentials
Evaluator Senior for International Student Admissions.  In addition to SAC,
he is a member of the NAFSA Association of International Educators.

 

Eva Gonzales
Physics

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2003 - 6/30/2009
621-4788 eva@physics.arizona.edu
Eva has been at the University of Arizona since 08/02/76.  Currently the Office Supervisor in the Physics Academic Support Office working primarily with Undergraduates.  She has been a member of SAC since July 2003 and was the President (2005-2007).  Active on the following:  SAC Activities Committee,  CSW,  Faculty Senate, UA Cares Steering Committee.  Also participating with other groups at the University such as:  BETA Group and CoSSAC.  Outside of the University:  IAAP;  Leukemia and Lymphoma Cancer Society.

 

James Hicks
Veterinary Science/Microbiology 

SAC Member Term:  4/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
609-2052 jchicks1@email.arizona.edu
 

 

Lupe  Jacobo
Computer Science
SAC Member Term:  7/1/2006 – 6/30/2009
626-5320 ljacobo@cs.arizona.edu

Lupe has been with the University of Arizona since June of 2000.  She is an Administrative Associate in Academic Services with the Department of Computer Science.  A member of SAC since July 2006.  Lupe serves on several  committees and represents SAC on the Parking/Transportation Advisory Board.

 

Phyllis Kabins
College of Nursing 

SAC Member Term:  4/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
626-6074 pkabins@nursing.arizona.edu
Phyllis  is the Program Coordinator in the Dean’s Office at the UA College of Nursing. She is a 1990 graduate of Platt College with a degree in Computer Graphics. Phyllis brings a wealth of graphic design and event planning experience to the College of Nursing. Prior to joining the College, Phyllis’ work experiences include being an Art Director, a Creative Director, Graphic Designer, a Marketing Director, a Project Lead/Event Planner, Realtor; as well as owning her own business, Phyl S. Kabins Illustration/Design Studio

 

Robin Kruse
FSO Operations

SAC Member Term:  6/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
621-2588 kruser@arizona.edu
Robin has been at the University of Arizona since 02/07/95. Started in Accounts payable and moved to employee reimbursements. For the last three years I have been doing payroll and recently have taken over the 1099 tax issues for vendors. Outside of the University, I am a homemaker and mother of a junior in high school and a sophomore at the University of Arizona.

 
Kevin Law
Steward Observatory 
SAC Member Term: 7/1/2006 – 6/30/2009
621-1022 klaw@as.arizona.edu

Kevin has been at the University of Arizona since 2004.  Currently a Senior Staff Technician with the Steward Observatory.  Responsible for fabrication and integration of telescope optics.   Involved with the UofA's School of Architecture - Design Build projects with Habitat for Humanity.  He participated in SAC meetings since March 2006.

 

Randy Livingston
Facilities Management

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2005 – 6/30/2011
  livingsr@fm.arizona.edu
Randy has been with the University since 1996.  He worked as a Dining Services Supervisor until February 1998 when he transferred to the University Garage/ Motor Pool as an Office Automation Specialist. 

 

Shana McClelland
Chemistry

SAC Member Term:  6/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
621-4362 shana@email.arizona.edu
Shana has been with the Chemistry department here at the University of Arizona since September 2006.  Having started out as the Front Office Administrative Assistant, she is currently an Administrative Associate supporting 5 faculty and their research groups, as well as training new admins, heading many special projects and helping to direct policy and procedure.  She recently acted as a Crew Leader for the Blue-Door Store at UA's Cats in the Community Day for Primavera Foundation.  She joined SAC in June of 2007 and is enjoying being a conduit of information for her
department, as well as a representative in many campus activities and events.

 

Shawn Nock
CCIT

SAC Member Term:  6/1/2007 - 6/30/2010
626-6581 nock@email.arizona.edu
Shawn has been at the University of Arizona since 05/24/04.  Currently a
Systems Programmer, Sr. in the Unix Systems Group @ CCIT. He has been a
member of SAC since July 2007. He is active in other groups on campus
including being a staff moderator for the student organization HACKS

 

Loreli Panico
Chemistry

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
621-6356 panicol@u.arizona.edu
 

 

Leslie Porter
Liaison - Human Resources

 
626-3116 ldm@email.arizona.edu

Leslie D. Porter, SPHR, has worked as a human resources professional at the University of Arizona for over 15 years. She has served in a variety of capacities including compensation and classification, employment & recruitment, employee relations and benefits administration. She currently serves as Director of Benefits & Employment Advising with oversight responsibility for Recruitment & Employment, Employee Advising, Leave and Disability Management, and Benefits & Retirement Administration.  Leslie is a UA alumnus and national member of the College and University Personnel Association (CUPA) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).  She is a local member of SHRM of Greater Tucson and the Tucson United Way HR Advisory Board.  Leslie is very active is sports and officiates Junior High, High School and Junior College Basketball and Volleyball.

 

Marcella (Marcy) Remington
Cancer Center Division
Clinical Trials Office 

SAC Member Term:  4/1/2006 – 6/30/2009
626-0299 MRemington@azcc.arizona.edu
Marcy has been a classified staff member of the University of Arizona for more than 18 years.  For the past 6 years, she's been an Administrative Assistant in the Clinical Trials Office of the Arizona Cancer Center.  Marcy has been actively involved in the Activities and Conference committees.

 

Diana Rix
Evening & Weekend Campus 

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
626-8201 drix@email.arizona.edu
Diana Rix has been an academic advisor at the University since 1996.  She is currently advising students (including many UA staff) in the Evening & Weekend Campus.

 

Lilian Schwartz
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

SAC Member Term:  7/1/2005 – 6/30/2008
621-3784 hildaq@email.arizona.edu
Lilian has been at the University of Arizona as a full time staff member since 1999 though she's been employed at the U of A since 1996.  She is currently an Accountant at the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.  She has been with SAC since 2005 and served as Co-Chair and active member of COSSAC for three years prior to SAC. She is the chair for the 2008 SAC Crossroads conference  and is also an active member in the Employee Recognition, Human Resources and Activities Committees.  She represents staff on the Campus Recreation Advisory Committee and the Faculty Senate Taskforce on Childcare.

 

Jacqueline Siqueiros
Vice Provost Enrollment Management

SAC Member Term:  4/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
621-7319 siqueirj@email.arizona.edu
 

 

Jannelle Weakly
Arizona State Museum 

SAC Member Term:  1/1/2008 – 6/30/2011
621-6311 jweakly@email.arizona.edu
Jannelle has worked at the UA since 2001 as photographer for the Arizona State Museum.  She just started as a SAC member in early 2008.

 


SAC Membership and information about members is subject to change without notice.

Revised 09/04/08


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