Meet the Committee Members
Michael A. Fletcher, Psy.D. LMHC, HS-BCP, CPAIP
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
Erika Holm-Brown
Title/Position
Carver College of Medicine; Institute for Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS)
Organizational Representative
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
Sarah Livesay
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative
Veronica LynnLee
Title/Position
UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
Organizational Representative
Sam Mitchell, Vice President/President Elect
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative
Ashley Peters, Staff Council Budget Officer
Title/Position
VP for Medical Affairs; Iowa River Landing; University Hospitals and Clinics; Psychiatric Hospital; Centers for Disabilities and Development; Child Health Specialty Clinics; Special Child Health Services; UI Health Care Affiliates
Organizational Representative
Bridget Toomey, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
Purpose:
To facilitate discussion regarding the issues facing UI Health Care staff, and to develop recommendations for a proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving and issue resolution where indicated and with the best interests of UI Health Care staff in mind.
Scope of Concern:
- Organize and present relevant information to staff council on UI Health Care specific topics.
- Provide feedback to UI Health Care leadership quarterly or more frequently as needed.
- Attend UI Health Care forums and meetings as appropriate.
Membership:
All function and organization representatives currently in positions that fall within UI Health Care organizations will automatically be members of the committee.
UI Health Care Attendance Policy
92%
13 educational presentations
UI Health Care Leadership Engagement
Staff Council maintained regular and strategic engagement with UI Health Care leadership to discuss key initiatives, address staff concerns, and strengthen partnerships that support the well-being of UI Health Care employees.
Leadership Meetings:
- Every 6 weeks, the Health Care Committee co-chairs, along with the Staff Council President, Vice President/President-Elect, and Past President, meet with Karen Butler, Vice President for Medical Affairs.
- Throughout the year, Council representatives also meet with UI Health Care leadership, including Dr. Denise Jamieson, Brad Haws, Pat Winokur, Karen Butler, and Kyle Anson.
- The full Health Care Committee meets twice annually with the above leadership team to discuss key initiatives, share staff concerns, and build partnerships that support the well-being of UI Health Care employees.
