The Staff Senate is pleased to welcome its senators for the upcoming 2026-27 year and to recognize the continued commitment of those returning for another term. Together, this group reflects a strong balance of new perspectives, experience and ongoing dedication to shared governance and staff advocacy.
The Staff Senate is excited to welcome the following individuals who are new to the Staff Senate or returning to begin their first year of a new term:
- Preston Schroeder
- Sadi Roberts
- Christopher Leonard
- Katie Austin
- Caitlin Nolen
- Kimberly Sandlin
- Ann Burger
- Joseph Asbridge
- Caitlin Bruner
- Raven Garrison
- Zachary Hendrich
- Brady Marzolf
- Megan Steele
- Ana Abente Rodriguez‑Alcala
- Monica Bergkamp
- Anne Marie Brown
The Staff Senate also recognizes and thanks the senators who are returning to continue their service for an additional term. They will provide valuable continuity and institutional knowledge as they continue the important work they began last year:
- Nathan Johnson
- Lyndsay Pletcher
- Krissy Archambeau
- Kendra Nguyen
- Jessica Pierpoint
- Sarah Mathews
- Courtney Henry
- Chukwunenye Nweke
- Kelley Smetak
- Sara Mata
- Whitney Crager
- Angela Blackerby
- John Keckeisen
- Daniel Ludlow
The Staff Senate is also pleased to share that Gabriel Fonseca will continue serving as the 2026-27 Staff Senate president, with Jacob Mendez supporting the senate this year as the 2025-26 past president. Their leadership and experience are invaluable to the work ahead.
Finally, the Staff Senate extends its sincere gratitude to the following senators as they conclude their service and thanks them for their time, leadership and dedication to representing staff voices across campus:
- Kennedy Rogers
- Angie Linder
- Aaron Coffey
- Zachary Brown
- Trang Bui
- Susan McCoy
- Stacy Salters
- Corby Redington
- Kevin Duffy
- Margaret Rees
Together the 2026-27 Staff Senate will support shared governance and advance initiatives that strengthen the campus community. Thank you to everyone who serves – past, present and future.
For more information about the Staff Senate, visit the website at wichita.edu/staffsenate.