LMU Staff Senate shall be comprised of no more than 40 and no less than 25 LMU staff members, at a ratio of no more than 100 staff members per senator based on figures provided by Human Resources.
Each of the following university divisions must be represented by at least one staff member:
- Academic Affairs
- Administration
- Division of Finance
- President's Office
- Student Affairs
- University Advancement
Senators serve for a term of 3 years and may be eligible for reelection for one successive term. After two successive terms (6 years), a senator must take a minimum of a one-year hiatus before pursuing reelection to the senate.
Loyola Law School staff are represented by a separate body, the Loyola Law School Staff Senate. LLS Staff Senate may designate one of its members to serve as a voting liaison to the LMU Staff Senate.
Executive Board
In the spring, LMU Staff Senate nominates and votes on any Executive Board positions whose terms expire at the end of the school year. Senators who have served a minimum of 6 months are eligible to be nominated. Terms for Staff Senate officers are 2 years, and officers may be eligible for reelection for one successive term.
If an officer of the senate is up for reelection to the senate main body, and their term of office has not expired, the officer's senate term is extended by the life of their term of office. At the end of the term of office, they will be expected to run for re-election to the senate. If granted reelection, the additional time served will count toward their eligible years of senate service.
| Position | Name | Division | Officer Term Expires | Senator Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Tom Nelson | Student Affairs | 2027 | 2027 |
| Vice President | Sara Whelan | University Advancement | 2027 | 2027 |
| Secretary | Brandon Holmes | Student Affairs | 2027 | 2027 |
| Treasurer | Patricia Biner | Academic Affairs | 2027 | 2028 |
Committee Chairs
All senators are required to serve on at least on one Staff Senate standing committee. Each standing committee has two senators serving as co-chairs of the committee. Committee leadership is determined by the Executive Board.
| Committee | Name | Division | Senator Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | Gwendolyn Dreyer | Academic Affairs | 2028 |
| Election & Representation | Delores Rhaburn | Academic Affairs | 2027 |
| Election & Representation | Hugo Rodriguez | Academic Affairs | 2027 |
| Fellowship | Sarah Harris | University Advancement | 2027 |
| Recognition & Opportunities | Melodie Aubinelliott | Administration | 2027 |
| Recognition & Opportunities | Lacee Diamond | President's Office | 2026 |
| Signature Events | Amalia Calvillo | Academic Affairs | 2026 |
| Signature Events | Kathryn Turner | Administration | 2028 |
Senators
Academic Affairs
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Stephanie Archila-Briceño | 2028 |
| Ana Baez | 2028 |
| Natasha D'Costa | 2027 |
| Nephatera Dixon | 2028 |
| Katie McFarland | 2028 |
| Erika Espinoza-Paredes | 2028 |
| Chelsea Passamano | 2027 |
| Nelly Quintanilla | 2028 |
| Matt Smith | 2028 |
Administration
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Nidia Callejas | 2028 |
| Manuel Lara | 2028 |
| Kevin Norwood | 2027 |
| Erika Nunez | 2027 |
| Seamus O'Ryan | 2026 |
| Agnes Rutkai | 2027 |
Division of Finance
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Vacant |
President's Office
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Diana Hadjiyane | 2028 |
| Allison Knight | 2028 |
| Bobby Thompson | 2028 |
Student Affairs
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Gabe Gutierrez | 2028 |
| Stuart Moskovitz | 2027 |
| Joslyn Rodriguez | 2028 |
| Olivia Rodriguez | 2027 |
| Autumn Taylor | 2026 |
University Advancement
| Name | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Leticia Vidal | 2028 |