Professional Staff Union UMass Amherst & Boston

University of Massachusetts labor union

PSU Amherst Delegate Council

It is essential for members to have a voice and an opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and deliberate, because PSU members are distributed across different departments, units, buildings, and locations. The Amherst Delegate Council (DC) is a body of elected representatives or Delegates as described in the PSU Amherst bylaws. The DC meets regularly and keeps the Amherst Chapter Board apprised of the will of the members. It also approves the annual Chapter Budget and elects committee chairs and other positions.

Individual Delegates act as a liaison between their members in their district/area and the Delegate Council through regular communication with members. Delegates relay concerns and questions, assist and welcome new district members, refer members to the appropriate union officers and resources. Note, delegates do not represent members with management.

Meetings

The Amherst DC meets the first and third Wednesday of the month online via Zoom. PSU members are welcome to attend. Please contact the DC Chair, Vice Chair, or any delegate for details.

Become a Delegate

Is your District listed below as having a vacancy? Would you consider becoming a Delegate or learning more? Please contact the DC Chair or Vice Chair for information.

Delegate Council Officers

TitleDelegateEmailTerm
Expires
Delegate Council ChairAlysha Coy Desharnaisadockum@umass.edu2025
Delegate Council Vice ChairDave Rudermandavid.ruderman@umass.edu2025

Delegates and Districts

DistrictRepresenting (slot*)DelegateEmailTerm Expires
1College of EducationVacant
2Arnold House and Public HealthJesse Hunsickerjhunsicker@umass.edu2026
2Arnold House and Public HealthVacant
3International ProgramsAJ LeBlancleblanc@umass.edu2026
4Honors CollegeCody Olsoncwolson@umass.edu2026
4Honors CollegeVacant
5Bromery Center; Herter Hall; Curry Hicks; Design BuildingVacant
6Munson HallJared Sharpejsharpe@umass.edu2026
7Isenberg School of ManagementMeghan Smithmsmith@isenberg.umass.edu2025
7Isenberg School of ManagementVacant (2)
8MA Small Business Dev CtrClifford Robbinscrobbins@msbdc.umass.edu2025
9Thompson, Machmer, Crotty, Gordon HallMonica Garciammgarcia@umass.edu2026
9Thompson, Machmer, Crotty, Gordon HallSierra Dickeysddickey@umass.edu2025
9Thompson, Machmer, Crotty, Gordon HallLeah Dodsonldodson@umass.edu2026
9Thompson, Machmer, Crotty, Gordon HallEmma Aulenbackeaulenback@umass.edu2026
10South College and other HFA Dean’s OfficeEshwar Shankereshwarms@umass.edu2026
11Engineering – all departmentsBrian Kearnsbkearns@umass.edu2026
11Engineering – all departmentsStephen Fernandezspfernandez@umass.edu2026
11Engineering – all departmentsAlli Deanallisondean@umass.edu2026
12Lederle Tower and Conte BuildingEmelia Cooperemeliacooper@umass.edu2025
12Lederle Tower and Conte BuildingJacob Lagerstromjlagerstrom@umass.edu2025
13Information and Computer SciencesPamela Stawaszpstawasz@umass.edu2026
13Information and Computer SciencesSantiago Vidalessvidales@umass.edu2026
14Integrative Learning Center, Integrated Science Building, Life Sciences LabVacant
15Tobin HallJoseph Bergmanjbergman@psych.umass.edu2026
16Morril, except CNS AdvisingVacant
17CNS Advising CenterLogan Dunniganlhdunnigan@cns.umass.edu2026
18Nutrition Education ProgramCharlie Widmanncwidmann@umass.edu2026
18Nutrition Education ProgramDalila Gomesdfgomes@umass.edu2026
19Dean – Natural SciencesJason Johnsonjason.johnson@umass.edu2025
20Center for Agriculture and Stockbridge School of AgricultureVacant
214HVacant
22Online Education (aka Flex Ed), UWW, CBIKSJonah Carlsonjhcarlson@uww.umass.edu2026
22Online Education (aka Flex Ed), UWW, CBIKSVacant
23UG Student Success, Career Services, CESLCarley Paleologopouloscarley.paleo@umass.edu2026
24Human Resources – Partnership for Worker Ed & Workplace Learning/DevelopmentJeff Napolitanojjnapolitano@umass.edu2026
25Skinner, Hasbrouck, Experiment StationsKaren Shultz Battistonikaren.battistoni@umass.edu2025
25Skinner, Hasbrouck, Experiment StationsAndrea Junoajuno@umass.edu2025 Alternate
26Mass Venture – Pre-Award Services, Controller’s Office, Research ComplianceVirginia McLaurinvmclauri@umass.edu2025
27Mass Venture – All other (not IT)Vacant
28UMass Translation CenterVacant
29Draper HallVacant
30IT ApplicationsFrank Aronsonfrank.aronson@umass.edu2026
30IT ApplicationsCharlie Herbertcherbert@umass.edu2025
31IT EngineeringBrandon Hartshornbhartshorn@umass.edu2026
32IT OperationsKenn Hannah khannah@umass.edu2026
33IT Administration & Information SecurityRoss Kellogrossk@umass.edu2025
33IT Administration & Information SecurityLucas Krupinskilkrupinski@umass.edu2025
34DuBois LibraryKim Fillkimfill@umass.edu2025
35IDEAS: Institutional Design and SupportVacant
36DiningAdrienne Kaioakaio@umass.edu2025
37Advancement MarcomVacant – pending return of Advancement
38Transportation Services & PoliceMatthew Morettimmoretti@umass.edu2025
39Campus Center except Student AffairsVacant
40Enrollment ManagementDylan Daviesdylandavies@umass.edu2026
40Enrollment ManagementKeira Vollandtkvollandt@umass.edu2026
41Undergraduate Registrar and Graduate RegistrarVacant
42Whitmore A&FSaoirse Summersaoirse.summer@umass.edu2026
43Whitmore: Bursar & Financial AidVacant
44Disability Services and OEIJackie Waltonjwalton@umass.edu2025
45Dean of StudentsVacant
46Whitmore – all othersThomas Baktbak@admin.umass.edu2025
47Development (excluding those in academic departments)Vacant – pending return of Advancement
48Alumni RelationsVacant – pending return of Advancement
49MarCom in SlobodyDave Rudermandavid.ruderman@umass.edu2025
50NEPM/NEPR/WFCRChuck Dubecld@admin.umass.edu2025
51Athletics: BoydenLance Overbylko@admin.umass.edu2025
52Rec Center & Mullins CenterBob Kuzmeskirkuzmeski@admin.umass.edu2025
53Physical Plant: Campus Planning & SustainabilityNathaniel Richardsnerichards@umass.edu2026
54Physical Plant: Design & Construction MgmtVacant
55Physical Plant: FCS Admin & Operational ServicesVacant
56Physical Plant: Building Maintenanc & All OtherVacant
57UHS Med. & NursingVacant (2)
58UHS: All OtherMichele Wojtowiczmichelew@umass.edu2025
58UHS: All OtherLiz Curryecurry@umass.edu2026
59Berkshire House (not Residential Life)Seth Towlestowle@umass.edu2026
60Residential LifeAlysha Coy Desharnaisadockum@umass.edu2025
60Residential LifeTyler Bradleytbradley@umass.edu2025
60Residential LifeJoey McGinnjoeymcginn@umass.edu2025
60Residential LifeVacant
61Center for Women & CommunityRylie Molloyrmolloy@umass.edu2026
62Center for Counseling & Psych HealthDavid Brownedbrowne@umass.edu2025
62Center for Counseling & Psych HealthLisa Amatolcamato@umass.edu2025
63Student Engagement and Student Legal ServicesMick Mandeaummandeau@umass.edu2026
64Child CareMaria Piepergerdesmariap@umass.edu2025
65Advocacy Inclusion Support ProgramVacant
66Donahue EPPR, Central Administration, Org DevelopmentRod Motamedirmotamedi@donahue.umass.edu2025
66Donahue EPPR, Central Administration, Org DevelopmentMeghan Flanaganmmflanagan@donahue.umass.edu2025
67Donahue MassHire Greater BrocktonVacant
68Donahue PMFO Head StartNicole Alexandernhalexander@umass.edu2026
69Donahue Research & EvaluationVacant
70Donahue TTA Head Start & Connected BeginningsVacant
71Mount Ida CampusChristopher Lottcslott@umass.edu2025
72Unit B Auxiliary ServicesVacant
73Unit B Residence Life, AlterationsVacant
74Unit B Building Maintenance, Custodial, Campus Distribution -DAYSDavid Wilsondmwil0@facil.umass.edu2025
74Unit B Building Maintenance, Custodial, Campus Distribution – DAYSDennis Bruffeedbruffee@facil.umass.edu2025
75Unit B – All OtherMike Dufresnemdufresne@facil.umass.edu2025

* Each delegate position represents approximately 15 to 25 members.

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