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2022-2023 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Brandi Mair

Brandi Mair

President

Brandi Mair joined the College in 2010, since that time they has served in various roles thought out the Division of Student Affairs and People & Workplace Culture, served on numerous committees across the College, and is an adjunct faculty member in the School of Humanities and the Department of Exercise Science. They are currently teaching Volleyball and Women’s Self-Defense.

Brandi is a graduate of Graceland University (Lamoni, IA) where she played volleyball and basketball, graduated with a BA in Communications with a minor in Leadership Studies. From there they attended the University of Central Arkansas (Conway, AR) where they earned a MS in College Student Personnel Services & Administration. They have worked in higher education institutions in Iowa, Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, and Utah during her 20 years in higher education serving students, faculty, and staff to create more engaging and inclusive communities.

Brandi looks forward to serving the staff of SLCC and representing our shared interests and helping to foster a community of care across our campuses and sites.  

Phone:

801-957-4652

Email:

brandi.mair@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers or they/them/theirs

Gina Alfred

Gina Alfred

Past President

Gina is the Student Affairs Coordinator for Campus and Site Services, North Region, at the Westpointe and Airport Centers. In addition, she currently serves as Co-Chair of SLCCs Utah Reintegration Project (URP). Gina has a Bachelor of Religion in Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University, and is certified in Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion from the University of Utah. As an avid champion and cheerleader for individuals from underrepresented societies, Gina makes it her priority to ensure that equal and equitable practices are harvested in their favor. As President of Staff Association, Gina is pleased to have the privilege of serving all of her SLCC co-laborers!

Jonathan Sayre

Jonathan Sayre

President-Elect

I have been in Facilities at Salt Lake Community College since 2010 where I have enjoyed being a part of several project that I have been able to collaborate with my team members to improve and streamline processes that have created more positive experiences for our employees, students, and community. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve our staff in the Staff Association.

Sophia Gaona

Sophia Gaona

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

Hi! My name is Sophia Gaona (she/her/ella) I am a proud Latina and a SLCC Alumni. I work as an Administrative Assistant in the Thayne Center. I have my associate degree in social work at SLCC and being able to work here has brought me so many great opportunities and introduced me to great staff on campus. I'm excited to be a part of the Staff association and be able to join as one of the Taylorsville Delegates.

Phone:

801-957-4134

Email:

Sophia.gaona@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/ella

Zack Schafer

Zack Schafer

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

Zack Schafer joined Salt Lake Community College in 2019 as a part-time associate at the front desk of the Office of the Registrar. In 2022, he accepted a full-time position in the same office and recently has accepted a position in the Graduation Office in an advisory role, assisting students with completing their degrees. 

Zack is working on completing his own associate degree and is proud to be considered a non-traditional student. Salt Lake Community College has given Zack the chance to grow, both professionally and personally, and he is proud to be a part of the SLCC community and strives to live by SLCC’s mission and values.

Zack is an hobby historian and enjoys a good book or podcast discussing the past. He has 5 younger brothers and sisters and is very close to his family. When Zack grows up, he would love to do children’s programming at a public library. He believes libraries to be a place of magic.

As a delegate on SLCC’s Staff Association, Zack will advocate for all SLCC’s staff, no matter where they are in their professional journey.

Michael Goleniewski

Michael Goleniewski

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

Michael Goleniewski joined the SLCC college in 2016 and is a Web Developer 3 within OIT, working prominently on Etrieve, MySLCC, and on other sites and forms across SLCC to help better the lives of both students and staff on campus. He is also finalizing a degree in Philosophy and Religious Studies through SLCC and is a strong member of several interfaith communities across the valley, working on building inclusion and understanding.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Utah, graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science and he also has a Yoga Teacher Training certification as well as several meditation teacher training certifications. He has worked both in corporate and educational organizations and in his spare time enjoys reading, gaming, and playing with his two cats Smokey and Bandit. 

In joining the SLCC staff association, Michael hopes to bring more representation to those who deserve praise for their efforts and is excited to serve and work for the betterment of the college.  

Phone:

801-957-4281

Email:

michael.goleniewski@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

he/him/his

Sue Christensen

Sue Christensen

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

Hi, I'm Sue Christensen, but you can call me Sue. As the Assistant Director of Advancement Services in the Development office at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), I take pride in managing crucial aspects of the institution's growth. My expertise lies in prospect research, data integrity, and gift processing, ensuring our database remains clean and efficient for our development officers. An alumna of SLCC with an associate degree in accounting, I've spent the last 11 years dedicated to this institution, serving in four different roles across three campuses. Working diligently, we strive to continually enhance our database to support the department's endeavors. Beyond my professional life, I find joy in exploring new places through travel and expressing my creativity through crocheting dolls and animals for my grandkids. When I'm not immersing myself in data and projects, you'll likely find me out for a refreshing run. I'm excited to connect and collaborate, so feel free to reach out. Let's work together to foster growth and opportunities at SLCC!

Phone:

801-957-5179

Email:

sue.christensen@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Katelyn Franzer

Katelyn Franzer

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

Katelyn Franzer is the administrative assistant within the Development Office and works to help the executive director of development carry out day-to-day activities. With a passion for helping others to feel and be heard, Katelyn strives to incorporate this into her role at the college by participating in the Administrative Assistant Support Council and Staff Association. Through participation in these groups, she aims to understand the process of the college and how it can be used to help inspire others to follow their passions. 

Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Katelyn is curious about how the world works and what keeps it running. She is currently pursuing her education in business, completing her associates degree here at SLCC with plans to transfer to a four-year institution and complete her bachelors later on.

Phone:

801-957-4658

Email:

katelyn.franzer@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Lindsey Page

Lindsey Page

Taylorsville Redwood Delegate-Elect

My name is Lindsey, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn more about SLCC’s Staff Association!  Currently, I am a Staff Association Taylorsville Campus Delegate-Elect and I work as a Developmental Math Coordinator at the Taylorsville Campus. Before joining the Math Department, I worked for Purchasing & Accounts Payable and before that, the Nursing Division on the Jordan Campus. I love working at SLCC and I am passionate about education, learning, and all things STEAM. In 2018, I earned a BS degree from the University of Utah (I majored in biology, emphasized in ecology, and minored in chemistry). Recently, I earned an AS in Business from SLCC and am currently working on an AS in Computer Science & Information Technology. Prior to joining SLCC, I worked at Primary Children’s Hospital as the lead outpatient pharmacy technician, as a controlled/vault pharmacy technician at the SLC Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and in a variety of customer service and lab-assistant gigs. I look forward to working with the SLCC Staff Association and advocating for all staff.

Phone:

801-957-4826

Email:

lindsey.page@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Rosie Summerhays

Rosie Summerhays

South City Delegate

Rosie Summerhays joined the College in 2006, since that time she has served in various roles thought out the College in Testing Services and Salt Lake Technical College. Rosie is a graduate from Southern Illinois University, graduated with a BS in Workforce Education & Curriculum Development and MBA. She is a proud U.S. Navy Veteran that served in various locations to include, Illinois, Virginia, Connecticut, California and Japan.

Phone:

801-957-3332

Email:

rosie.summerhays@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Jan Meigs

Jan Meigs

Jordan Delegate

Hello, I am Jan Meigs, Admissions Advisor.  I truly believe everyone can come to college and in Admissions get to share that message every day.  I have been with SLCC for 9 years in different areas and at different campuses.  Have also been on Staff Association previously and happy to be back again!  Couldn't do what we do without Staff! So lets celebrate and appreciate them in a million different ways.

Phone:

801-957-6346

Email:

jan.meigs@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

VACANT

VACANT

Jordan Delegate

Rebecca Armitage

Rebecca Armitage

Aviation Maintenance, Westpointe & West Valley Campus Delegate Elect

Rebecca joined the SLCC team in 2013 as a part-time outreach staff in Student Affairs. She became full-time outreach advisor in 2014 and moved to her current position as Assistant Director for Career and Technical Education in 2017. She has also served as interim Associate Dean for 2 year from 2019-2021.

Rebecca is a graduate of Arizona State University majoring in Political Science. She earned both of her Master’s degrees from ASU as well, they were in Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Justice & Human Rights. Her emphasis was on International Human Rights law, Non-profit management, and grant writing.

Rebecca has been working in higher education since 2007 (ASU and U of U). Higher education is her second career. She retired from her work in the shipping logistics and diesel industry after 20 years of service in 2016.

Her professional work experiences coupled with her equity minded practices provide a unique framework to support our staff, faculty and students. She is pleased to be able to serve on the Staff Association and looks forward the experiences and learning that will come from it.

Phone:

801-957-4266

Email:

Rebecca.armitage@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

she/her/hers

Zachary Ingrey

Zachary Ingrey

Aviation Maintenance, Westpointe & West Valley Campus Delegate-Elect

Zachary Ingrey has worked at the college since 2018, and is currently the Program Manager of the Advanced Manufacturing department within Salt Lake Tech. Zachary has a Bachelors of Materials Science and Engineering from the U, and is a nerd for all things related to composites manufacturing. He is passionate about helping students find exciting and meaningful careers in the diverse manufacturing sectors in Utah. Hard work developing short-term training programs through collaborations with SLCC’s manufacturing partners has provided a quick and clear pathway towards entry level careers in injection molding, composites, aerospace assembly, electrical assembly, and countless other industries. Zachary is excited to join the Staff Association to become more involved in SLCC’s community, and to advocate for staff at the Westpointe, West Valley, and Aviation campuses. Outside of the office, Zachary is an avid skier in the winter and enjoys exploring Utah’s breathtaking deserts in the spring and fall.

Phone:

801-957-2233

Email:

Zachary.ingrey@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

he/him/his

Eric Christensen

Eric Christensen

Herriman Delegate

My name is Eric Christensen, and I am the full-time Student Services & Campus and Site & Services employee at the Herriman Campus, working with students, faculty, and staff with any needs they may have daily. I’ve worked for the college for the past 7 years in a part time capacity and recently joined in a full-time role. I am also a graduate of SLCC in 2016, as well as graduating from the University of Utah in 2023 with my bachelor’s degree in communications. Some of my passions include watching movies and TV as well as reading about various topics.

Rhett Bigelow

Rhett Bigelow

Miller & Herriman Delegate

Rhett is the Manager for the Power Utilities, and Licensing Programs at SLCC. He has bachelor's degrees in Asian Studies and History and a minor in Japanese from the University of Utah. The best part of working with the Lineworker Program at SLCC is helping students gain meaningful and gainful employment and helping them serve our community by keeping the lights on.

Prior to coming to SLCC Rhett worked in training and development for the world’s largest digital satellite television provider, and for a World Dairy Expo winning milk producer here in Utah. Rhett is grateful for the opportunity to serve the with the staff association and represent Miller Campus.

Phone:

801-957-5325

Email:

rhett.bigelow@slcc.edu

Pronouns:

He/Him/His

Silvia Araoz

Silvia Araoz

Miller Delegate

Silvia has been at Salt Lake Community College since 2014 in different roles and positions supporting students as peer mentor advisor/leader in the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (ODMA), Academic Advising, Student Association, and Americorps. Silvia has worked actively on programs such as Manos Amigas/Amigos Mentores, and ESL Legacy Mentor creating academic events and social activities for first generation, underrepresented, and non-traditional students helping them to have access to different college and community resources for their academic success. Currently, Silvia works at Transition to Teaching Program as Coordinator at Workforce Training and Education, helping individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a subject area taught in Utah schools to become a licensed teacher. Silvia is very committed to encourage immigrants and underserved population to enroll in college and be actively part of the community, spreading the word about the available opportunities in Utah without any restriction. In her spare time, Silvia enjoys cooking, eating out, and having family projects. Silvia is happy to join the staff association as elected delegate from Miller Campus.

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Part-time Staff Representative Delegate

Heather Graham (she/they) is a Lab Coordinator/Writing Consultant at the SLCC Student Writing and Reading Center, where she has worked for a little over 6 years. She graduated with an A.S. in Psychology from SLCC and a B.S. in Writing and Rhetoric Studies from the University of Utah. She has actively been part of the writing and publishing community at SLCC, working on Folio and SLCC Community Anthology, taking part in the annual chapbook contest, creating the Lavender Journal, and forming and running the Creative Writing Group for the SWRC. She also serves on the LGBTQ Steering Committee and the Rocky Mountain Writing Centers Association Executive Board. Amplifying and learning from diverse voices is something she is passionate about.

Jacob Valero

Jacob Valero

Part Time Staff Representative Delegate - Elect

Hi, My name is Jacob Valero, I am currently a senior at the University of Utah, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Communication with a specialization in Strategic Communications, although I have been serving in the front desk area of PWC/HR for the past 2 years I have accepted a position on faculty services team as the newest Faculty Coordinator. Outside of work I enjoy playing some sports such as Pickleball and Fencing along with that I also enjoy watching all kinds of film and tv with some of my favorites being everting from the original Heisei Era Tokusatsu shows to classic noir pictures. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you.