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, Staff Council President
Title/Position
Function Representative
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
James Jorris, Staff Council Past President
Title/Position
Behavioral Health; Health Care
Function Representative
Hilary Jensen
Title/Position
Organizational Representative
Office of the President; Office of the Provost; Office of the General Counsel; University Human Resources; University College; Division of Continuing Education
Ashley Peters, Vice President / President-Elect
Title/Position
Organizational Representative
Office of the Vice President for Medical Affairs (VPMA); Iowa River Landing (IRL); UI Health Care North Liberty Campus; UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown; University Hospitals & Clinics (UI Health Care); Psychiatric Hospital; Centers for Disabilities
Elections Committee Chair
Josey Bathke, JD, MBA, ARM-P, SPHR , Executive Committee Member At-Large 2026-2027
Title/Position
Function Representative
Administration; Audit, Compliance, Legal & Risk
Bylaws Committee Co-Chair
Bridget Toomey, Executive Committee Member At-Large 2026-2027
Title/Position
Function Representative
Behavioral Health; Health Care
University Relations Committee Co-Chair