Purpose
The Executive Committee is charged to formulate goals and direction for Council activities and advises and assists the officers of the Council in
carrying out the responsibilities of their office.
Meet the Committee Members
Sam Mitchell, Vice President/President Elect
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
Hilary Jensen, Staff Council Secretary
Title/Position
President; Provost; General Counsel; Human Resources; Strategic Communications; University College; Continuing Education
Organizational 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
Josey Bathke, JD, MBA, ARM-P, SPHR , Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Function Representative
Amanda Bibb, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
Title/Position
College of Law
Organizational Representative
Mel Sanders, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
Title/Position
UI Athletics
Organizational Representative
Bridget Toomey, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative