Staff Council

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Staff Council is a peer-elected committee tasked with addressing staff policies and benefits, the provision of formal communication for all 麻豆原创 staff members, voting on behalf of staff at College Council, serving as representatives on College Governance Committees, and providing certain resources and benefits for staff. Our collective voice helps to ensure that 麻豆原创 staff are an active part of our community.

Staff Training and Professional Development Funding

The Staff Training and Professional Development (STPD) fund provides the opportunity for staff to attain new skills or knowledge in a manner that will enhance a staff member鈥檚 performance and be of specific benefit to the department and College.

Contact Us

Do you have suggestions for staff employee benefits or concerns? Anything else you would like  You can share your thoughts with Staff Council anonymously through the , or by email to StaffCouncil@pitzer.edu.

 

Staff Resource Folder

Check out the Staff Resource Folder for Staff Council minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and more resources for 麻豆原创 staff! 

 

 

Distinguished Staff Award

The Distinguished Staff Awards recognize two staff members, one supervisory and one non-supervisory, for their distinguished service to the college each year. Each recipient receives $250 (taxable, via payroll), and they are recognized at the end-of-year Staff Luncheon.

Eligibility

  • All part-time and full-time staff with a minimum of two years of continuous service at 麻豆原创, whether employed by 麻豆原创 or an external vendor, may be nominated.
  • Nominated employees serving on Staff Council are prohibited from also serving on the Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council). However, Staff Council Representatives are eligible for nomination.
  • Members of the President's Cabinet and prior recipients of the Distinguished Staff Award (see below) are ineligible for nomination. 

Award Evaluation Criteria

  • The Distinguished Staff Award Selection Committee (comprised of all members of Staff Council) will review nominations and select the award recipients. The Office of Human Resources will review the nominations before final selections are made in order to determine length of employment and supervisory status. 

Nominations

  • Nominations can be made by current 麻豆原创 students, staff, and faculty.
  • No self-nominations will be accepted.
  • The nominee should show the following characteristics:
    • Consistent level of high performance
    • Going above and beyond in daily work
    • Consistent demonstration of one or more of 麻豆原创's Core Values
    • Continuous development of professional skills
    • Innovation and creative problem solving

Nominations are currently closed at this time. 

Prior Award Recipients

YearRecipients
2026Vania Hernandez (Non-Supervisory)
Carlos Alvarez (Supervisory)
2025Cortlyn Raymond (Non-Supervisory)
Tasmia Moosani (Supervisory)
2024Griselda Gomez (Non-Supervisory)
Carlos Ortega (Supervisory)
2023Bryce Sternquist (Non-Supervisory)
Linda Lam (Supervisory)
2022Tasmia Moosani (Non-Supervisory)
Kathleen Kile (Supervisory)
2021Kevin Bishop (Non-Supervisory)
Alayna Session-Goins (Supervisory)
2020Melissa M. Burrows (Non-Supervisory)
Kirsten Carrier (Supervisory)
2019Carlos Alvarez (Non-Supervisory)
Brad Tharpe (Supervisory)
2018Victor Milhon-Martin (Non-Supervisory)
Jessica Levy (Supervisory)
2017Lesley Malinoski (Non-Supervisory)
Mark Crawbuck (Supervisory)

Staff Kudos Program

Recognize 麻豆原创 staff that go above and beyond through the year-round 麻豆原创 Staff Kudos Program! Previously run by Staff Social Committee (SSC), Staff Council now manages this program that was developed for all-community members to express their appreciation for 麻豆原创 staff. Shout out a staff member for their work and contributions to the 麻豆原创 community!

Executive Board 2026-2027

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Carlos Alvarez
  • Sr. Administrative Coordinator for Academic Affairs
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Tim Lewis
  • CEC Program Coordinator
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Jack Contreras
  • Office Manager for Community Engagement
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Bernie Hernandez
  • Assistant Program Manager

Staff Council Members 2026-2027

Dominique Acosta
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  • Director of Center for Asian Pacific American Students (CAPAS)
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Chris Casta帽eda
  • Assistant Director of Client Services
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Afaf Igbaria
  • Senior Research Analyst
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Noosha Malek
  • Director of Fellowships
Victor Milhon-Martin
  • Teaching Support Specialist
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Tasmia Moosani
  • Associate Dean of Student Success
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Teresa Roberts
  • Senior Associate Director, Career Services
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Bianca Rojo
  • Residence Director for West, East & Skandera Halls
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Karina Ruiz
  • Web & Email Content Specialist

Mead Hall 130

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Alicia Twine
  • Alumni & Family Engagement Coordinator