Meet the Committee Members
Michael A. Fletcher, Psy.D. LMHC, HS-BCP, CPAIP
Erika Holm-Brown
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
Sarah Livesay
Veronica LynnLee
Sam Mitchell, Vice President/President Elect
Ashley Peters, Staff Council Budget Officer
Bridget Toomey, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
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
Staff Council, with leadership from Health Care Committee members, led the development and implementation of the UI Health Care Attendance Policy, a staff-driven initiative designed to support transparency and consistency across the system.
92%
of committee members actively participated in UI Health Care forums or other relevant leadership meetings throughout the year.
13 educational presentations
The committee delivered 13 educational presentations and hosted 5 sessions focused on well-being, promoting professional development and holistic support for health care staff.
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.
