The selection committee is a group of committed volunteers that bring a deep understanding of different employee types and the breadth of staff positions at UW. They have experience in building or supporting workplaces and programs in which inclusion and belonging are prioritized.To reach the selection committee, please email uwdsa@uw.edu.
Selection Committee Co-chairs
Jillian Leahy, director of operations & administration, Finance & Administration, UW Tacoma
Yadesa Bojia, graphic designer, Housing & Food Services
Chesna Briceno, assistant administrator for UW Medicine hospitals & clinics
Christy Sherwood, director of human resources, UW Graduate School
Michael Yoshida, assistant to David Woodson, executive director for Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, UW Facilities
Vicki Anderson-Ellis, assistant dean of finance and administration, UW School of Social Work
Rekha Matken, assistant director, UW Medicine Radiology Support Services
Felix Neals, assistant vice provost for Human Resources, UW Bothell
Laura Lee, senior manager, people and culture, School of Medicine, IHME
Emily Batlan, graduate program and career advisor, School of Public Health, HPOP
Courtney Laguio, administrative specialist, Academic Personnel & Faculty
Tera Figueroa, HR Consultant, UW Human Resources