Committees

As outlined in the by-laws, the standing SAC committees are the Communications, Events, Membership, Fringe Benefits, and Pro Humanitate committees. Committee chairs are elected during the annual officer election process.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee consists of all elected officers and chairs of standing committees and considers all matters presented to it and make appropriate recommendations for action.

  • President: Stephanie Carter
  • Vice President: Ashley Hawkins Parham
  • Communications Chair: Elizabeth Dam-Regier
  • Events Chairs: Brooke Beckett and Cherise James
  • Fringe Benefits Chair: Adam Carlson
  • Membership Chair: Sandy Lail
  • Pro Humanitate Chair: Ashley Graham Phipps 

Communications Committee

Statement of Purpose: Assist appropriate University administrative personnel with improving communications and updates to all staff. Identify areas where staff has concerns and properly communicate those concerns to SAC. Generate ideas for improved attendance at our meetings. Generate ideas for improvements to communication (i.e., utilization of social media) and assist appropriate administrative personnel as necessary with research, feedback and/or implementation on improvements or changes in communication. Read the full committee charter »

  • Committee Members
    • Elizabeth Dam-Regier, Chair
    • Briana Brewer
    • Ulylisa Frazelle
    • Cherie Fu
    • Leigh Anne Robinson
    • Marian Trattner

Events Committee

Statement of Purpose: Represent staff interests with respect to organizing events that are inclusive for all levels of staff at Wake Forest University.  Solicit staff input on ideas for events and ways to organize the events which will provide a positive experience. Read the full committee charter »

  • Committee Members
    • Brooke Beckett, Chair
    • Cherise James, Chair
    • Presley Allsbrook
    • Shandra Caputo
    • Brett Hewitt
    • Dwight Lewis
    • Eric Sloop
    • Bridgett Sullivan

Fringe Benefits Committee

Statement of Purpose: Represent staff interests with respect to fringe benefits offered at Wake Forest University.  Collect staff questions and suggestions concerning benefit packages.  Generate ideas for improvements and assist Human Resources as necessary with communication, research or feedback on benefit improvements or changes. Read the full committee charter »

  • Committee Members
    • Adam Carlson, Chair
    • David Clingenpeel
    • Timothy Covey
    • Jen Haggas
    • Branden Nicholson
    • Jim Settle
    • Noel Shepherd

Membership Committee

Statement of Purpose: To keep a record of SAC Membership, recruit new members, manage election processes and ensure relevant membership policies are maintained. Read the full committee charter »

Pro Humanitate Committee

Statement of Purpose: Represent staff interests with respect to organizing philanthropic opportunities to facilitate promotion of Pro Humanitate at Wake Forest University.  Solicit staff input regarding service opportunities and organize events and activities to create a positive outcome for selected charitable organizations. Read the full committee charter »

  • Committee Members
    • Ashley Graham Phipps, Chair
    • Tina Delogios
    • Gina Jarrett
    • Susan Parrott
    • Mario Rosas Nava
    • Jarrett Zongker

Outside Committee Involvement

  • Campus Recreation Advisory Board: Shandra Caputo, Allison Sallee
  • Capital Projects Advisory Committee: Ashley Graham Phipps, Noel Shepherd
  • Council on Inclusion and Diversity: Ashley Hawkins Parham
  • Faculty Senate: Cheri Fu
  • Parking & Transportation Advisory Committee: Brooke Beckett
  • Professional Development Committee: Jim Settle
  • Retirement Planning: Stephanie Carter
  • Tree Advisory Committee: Gina Jarrett
  • University Priorities Committee (UPC): Stephanie Carter