Below is a table of the campus committees that include staff representatives. Each year, USA conducts elections to fill executive board and campus committee positions for the upcoming term. Nominate yourself and/or colleagues (please get approval) who can add their voice to the mission of a committee.

Nominations require HEERA manager (see Lead Work vs Management chart) approval (via email is acceptable) and acceptance from the person being nominate

2025 Special Elections - 2nd Round Timeline

• 2nd Special Elections Nominations Open: Oct. 27 - Nov. 7
• 2nd Special Election Nominations Close: Nov. 7, Noon
• 2nd Special Election Voting Opens: Nov. 10 - 21
• 2nd Special Election Voting Close: Nov. 21, 4 p.m.

For more information, please contact us at usa@csus.edu
Committee Information handout

Special Election Nomination - Now Being Accepted!

Current USA Executive Board

Special Elections will be held periordically to fill any open position or committee seats. To be considered as a staff representative for any of the open positions or campus committees, please email usa@csus.edu.

See a Need - Fill a Need! For a list of our current USA Representatives and the Alternates, please visit our Meet Us page. Representatives shall be appointed by the program director of their units to serve a staggered two-year term. Each program center director shall appoint an alternate for each representative. If you are interested in serving, visit our Get Involved page and complete our interest form.

Position	Firstname	Lastname	Email
President	Crystal	Velazquez	velazquez@csus.edu
Past President	Michael	Hendren	michael.hendren@csus.edu
Vice President	vacant
Secretary	Krystle	Peay	k.peay@csus.edu
Treasurer	vacant

USA ELECTIONS FOR CAMPUS COMMITTEES

Special Elections are now running to fill campus committees open to the campus community for voting. Now accepting nominations. See the chart below.

*Special Election 1 Year-Term for USA Vice President & Treasurer. Both positions will have a General election in 2026 for 2-Year Terms.

Campus Committee	Term	Election Type	Firstname	Lastname	Current Term	Election Year
President (Executive Board)	2-year term	General Election	Crystal	Velazquez	25-27	2027
Vice President (Executive Board)	1-year term*	Special Election	Vacant		25-26	2025 - Open for Nomination
Secretary (Executive Board)	2-year term	General Election	Krystle	Peay	25-27	2027
Treasurer (Executive Board)	1-year term*	Special Election	Vacant		25-26	2025 - Open for Nomination
Bookstore Advisory Group	2-year term	General Election	Michelle	Hemmer	25-27	2027
IT Advisory Board	2-year term	General Election	Ruby	Espinoza	24-26	2026
University Disability Advocacy Committee (UDAC)	1-year term	General Election	Jacqueline	Jang	25-26	2026
University Sustainability Steering Committee	2-year term	Special Election	Vacant		25-27	2025 - Open for Nomination

Special Election Nominations - Now Being Accepted!

USA BOARD ELECTED STAFF CAMPUS COMMITTEES POSITIONS

The USA Board elections will be open to the current sitting representatives and executive board for voting.

Campus Committee	Term	Election Type	Firstname	Lastname	Current Term	Election Year
Academic Policies Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Heather	Mummaw	25-27	2027
Academic Standards Subcommittee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Michelle	Trueblood	25-27	2027
Alcohol Advisory Council	1-year term	USA Board Election	Kim	Ramirez	25-26	2026
Alumni Association Board	1-year term	USA Board Election	Saray	Aguirre	25-26	2026
Administrative Review Committee (ARC)	3-year term	USA Board Election	Baron	Marsh	23-26	2026
Committee for Diversity and Equity	2-year term	USA Board Election	Krystle	Peay	25-27	2027
Curriculum Policies Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Jessika	Morrison	25-27	2027
Executive Safety Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Michael	Keenan	25-27	2027
Faculty Policies Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Michelle	Steen	25-27	2027
GE/Graduation Requirement Policy Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Nicole	Baptista	25-27	2027
Graduate Studies Policy Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Amanda	Wilder-Cardoza	25-27	2027
Student Fee Advisory Committee	2-year term	USA Board Election	Jeanne	Brewster	24-26	2026
University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC)	3-year term	USA Board Election	Tatiana	Azad	23-26	2026

Special Election Nominations - Now Being Accepted!