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 on a quarterly basis or more frequently as needed.
- Attend UI Health Care forums and meetings as appropriate.
Co-chairs: Erika Holm-Brown, Greg Hopson and Donna Wong-Gibbons
Committee Members



Nima Chaudhary, Executive Committee Member at-large 2023-2024
Title/Position
Behavioral Health & Health Care Function Representative



James Jorris, Staff Council President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health & Health Care Function Representative
Jackie Kleppe, Staff Council Past President
Title/Position
Marketing, Communication and Outreach Function Representative


Sarah Livesay
Title/Position
Administrative, Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk Management Function Representative

Sam Mitchell
Title/Position
Administrative, Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk Management Function Representative

Ashley Peters, Executive Committee Member at-large 2023-2024
Title/Position
Behavioral Health & Health Care Function Representative


Mary Shumaker
Title/Position
Behavioral Health & Health Care Function Representative




Jessica Welter
Title/Position
VP for Medical Affairs, Iowa River Landing, University Hospitals and Affiliates, Psychiatric Hospital, Center for Disability and Development, Special Child Health Services Organization Representative

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