Staff Council
The 2026-2027 Staff Council includes, from left, Joanna Evans, Brittany Packard, Anaid
Espinosa, Crystal Evans, Abi Powlowski, Yusra Abboud, Kay Brusca, Carmen Burasco and
Leslie Shaw.
The College of Education and Health Professions Staff Council serves as a voice and a resource for staff across the college. Our purpose is to strengthen the staff experience by fostering connection, supporting professional growth, recognizing outstanding contributions, and creating opportunities for staff to be heard and engaged.
In partnership with the dean and college leadership, the Staff Council provides a
meaningful channel for staff to share ideas, raise concerns and contribute to conversations
that shape our workplace and campus community. Through collaboration, recognition
and professional development, we work to empower staff and foster a culture where
every COEHP staff member feels valued, connected and supported.
The Staff Council is composed of seven elected staff members, including a chair and chair-elect, who represent the diverse perspectives and experiences of staff throughout the college. The chief of staff to the dean and the assistant director for constituent relations serve as ex-officio members. Elected members serve staggered two-year terms, with elections held annually among college staff.
2026-27 Representatives
- Chair — Crystal Evans, Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods
- Chair-elect — Joanna Evans, Eleanor Mann School of Nursing
- Carmen Burasco, Office of Human Resources
- Anaid Espinosa, Research and Grant Administration Office
- Yusra Abboud, Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy
- Leslie Shaw, Boyer Center for Student Services
- Abi Powlowski, Boyer Center for Student Services
- Ex-officio — Kay Brusca, Office of the Dean
- Ex-officio — Brittany Packard, Office of the Dean
COEHP staff are invited to sign up to be a connector for the COEHP Connections Program. COEHP Connections is a program aimed at building connections among new and seasoned staff members across the college and providing a supportive environment for new staff members as they become acclimated to the college and the university. All new staff members are automatically part of the COEHP Connections Program.
Upcoming Events
| Program Title | Time & Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
|
COEHP Chapter Chats: Fall 2026 selection: The Perfection Trap by Thomas Curran |
To be scheduled | To be announced |
|
Collabapalooza 2.0, design thinking workshop, hosted by the Interprofessional Education Council and the COEHP Faculty Council and Staff Council |
8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Oct. 30 | Mullins Library event space |
| Game "Night" — Meet your COEHP Staff Council members, socialize with snacks and play board games, and find out about upcoming Staff Council events | 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 | GRAD 343 |
| Staff Council Town Hall with Pizza | Time to be announced Tuesday, Nov. 3 | To be announced |
| Gingerbread House Decorating Contest | 2:30-4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 | GRAD 343 |
Staff Resources
WE CARE
Strategic Plan
- Do you know someone in our college who’s gone above and beyond? Nominate them for a WE CARE Round of Applause.
- The WE CARE Strategic Plan lists funding opportunities including the new Staff Professional Enhancement Funds!
Contact Us
COEHP staff are invited to contact Staff Council to make suggestions or provide feedback.
We want to hear from you!
Annual Staff Awards
The Staff Council manages the college's annual Superior Staff Awards which recognize exceptional staff members from across the college for their service, mentorship, and leadership.
Read about the past winners:
The college's Non-Classified Administrative Council (NCAC) and, for classified employees, Professional Enhancement Program (PEP), were merged to form the Staff Council in 2019.