Carnegie Mellon University
Staff Council

The voice for staff at Carnegie Mellon University

At-Large Representatives Staff Council term July 2025 – June 2027

Staff Council is composed of approximately 60 representatives elected to two-year terms. In addition to 30 Divisional Representatives, 30 At-Large Representatives work closely with university administration to address issues and develop effective solutions for staff and the university community.

This year's Staff Council elections call for At Large representatives to be elected for a new two-year term that begins July 2025 thru June 2027. Below you'll find the 54 CMU Staff nominees for the At Large 2025 - 2027 term. Please review the nominee profiles for consideration as you prepare to cast your ballot.

Jonathan Angulano

Jonathan Anguiano
Program Coordinator for Basic Needs & Community Initiatives,  Office of Community Engagement and Leadership Development
He/Him/His

 

Jennifer Bett

Jennifer Bett
At-Large Rep
Senior Business Continuity Program Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management
Committee Chair TOCTWD

 

Tamaira Binion

Tamaira Binion
Senior Assoicate Director, Alumni & Constituent Engagement

Kari Carbone

Kari Carbone
Senior Development Associate, Business Engagement
She/Her/Hers

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Desirée Chronick
Administrative Assistant, Student Academic Succecss Center
She/Her/Hers
Kennywood and Entertainment Perks & Discounts Committee Chair

Chris Dalansky

Chris Dalansky
Manager of Identity and Access Management Services, Computing Services
He/Him/His

Mark D'Angelo
Community, Culture and Engagement Specialist, Vice Provost of Community, Culture and Engagement
He/Him/His

Blair Dunckel

Blair Dunckel
Chief Operating Officer, UEIS

 

 

Colleen Eagan

Colleen Eagan
Coordinator, Student Involvement and Traditions
She/Her/Hers

Drucella Garcia

Garcia, Drucella
Associate Director of Admission, Office of Undergraduate Admission
She/Her/Hers

Rowshan Lang

Rowshan Lang
Special Projects Manager, Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion
She/Her/Hers

Matt Lemarie

Matt Lemarie
Senior Recruiter, OHR - Talent Acquisition
He/Him/His

Jay Marano

John "Jay" Marano
Director of Trademark Licensing, The Trademark Licensing Office under the OGC
He/Him/His

Ryan Mckelvey

Ryan M. McKelvey
Academic Coordinator, Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe)
He/Him/His
DEI+B Committee Co-Chair

Becca Naughton

Becca Naughton
Family Care Concierge Specialist, Human Resources
She/Her/Hers

Gabby Orslene

Gabby Orslene
Assistant Director, University Events and Engagement
She/Her/Hers

 

Kaycee Palko
Academic Advisor, Electrical and Computer Engineering 
Communications Chair

Carole M. Panno
Associate Director of Development, University Initiatives
Food Drive Committee Chair

 

Mindy Peskie
Sr. Financial Analyst, FIRM - Business Support Services

 

Amber Pferdekamper

Amber Pferdekamper
HR Generalist II, Human Resources 
She/Her/Hers

 

Jenn Rogers

Jenn Rogers
Project Manager, FMCS

 

Charlie Runyan

Charlie Runyan
Director of Tartan Scholars, Student Academic Success Center
He/Him/His

Jaime Rzepecki
Assistant Director, Conference and Events Services
She/Her/Hers
DEI+B Committee Co-Chair

Joe Turner

Joe Turner
Assistant Director of IT, Student Affairs IT
He/Him/His
Benefits Committee Co-Chair

Tendai Ushendibaba

Tendai Ushendibaba
Coordinator of Community Responsibility & Housefellow, Office of Community Responsibility
She/Her/Hers

Lauren Vereb

Lauren Vereb
Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, CMU Advancement
Staff Council Chair 2022-2023

 

Sgt. Mark Villasenor
Sergeant, Community Resource Unit, Police Department

 

Jen Weidenhof
Business Administrator and Operations Coordinator, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development
She/Her/Hers
Chair of Reward and Recognition Committee

Tina Yankovich

Tina Yankovich
Assistant Business Manager, CyLab

 

Ryan Young

Ryan Youing
Coordinator of Student Support Resources , Division of Student Affairs
He/Him/His

 

Anja Hojka

Anja Hojka
Senior Financial and Administrative Coordinator- Business and Research Services, Heinz College

Adam Loucks

Adam Loucks
At-Large Rep
Administrative Coordinator, Engineering and Public Policy
Committee Chair Sustainability

Sarah Malone

Sarah Malone
Senior Admin & Events Coordinator, Heinz DICE & Student Affairs
She/Her/Hers

Alaire Naedele

Alaire Naedele
Director of Recruitment and Enrollment for the School of Drama, School of Drama
She/Her/Hers

Shelley Phelps
Senior Business and Finance Associate, ECE