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.
Purpose:
All function and organization representatives currently in positions that fall within UI Health Care organizations will automatically be members of the committee.
Chairs:
Sarah Livesay, Sam Mitchell & Donna Wong-Gibbons
Committee Members

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

Sam Mitchell, Vice President/President Elect
Title/Position
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
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)
Organizational Representative

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


Veronica LynnLee
Title/Position
UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown
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



Bridget Toomey, Executive Committee Member at-large 2025-2026
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