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 staff in mind.
Scope of Concern:
- Organize and present relevant information to staff council on 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.
Co-chairs:
Sarah Livesay, Sam Mitchell & Donna Wong-Gibbons
Committee Members

Sarah Livesay
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative

Sam Mitchell, Executive Committee Member at-large 2024-2025
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative

Donna Wong-Gibbons, Executive Committee Member at-large 2024-2025
Title/Position
Business and Finance
Function Representative


Neda Barrett, Staff Council Vice President/President Elect
Title/Position
Human Resources
Function Representative

Nima Chaudhary, Executive Committee Member at-large 2024-2025
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative

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)
Organization Representative

James Jorris, Staff Council President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative




Ashley Peters, Executive Committee Member at-large 2024-2025
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative





Jessica Welter
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
Organization Representative

Jennifer Yoder
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative