Staff Council

Staff Council is a peer-elected committee tasked with addressing staff policies and benefits, the provision of formal communication for all Pitzer 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 Pitzer 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’s performance and be of specific benefit to the department and College. Click here for more information and to apply!
Staff Kudos Program
Have you seen a Pitzer staff member going above and beyond to support our students or colleagues?
Recognize them through the Pitzer College Staff Kudos Program!
Staff Social Committee developed a program for the community to express their appreciation for Pitzer College staff whose hard work and dedication often goes unnoticed. Staff Council has taken on the program and encourages all community members (Faculty, Staff, and Students) to recognize our Pitzer Staff from our office staff, our facilities team, dining services, and more for their work and contributions to the Pitzer College community.
You can submit a kudos message of appreciation for any Pitzer staff member using the form below:
Kudos Program Submission Form
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 electronic suggestion box, or by email to StaffCouncil@achador.net.
Staff Resource Folder
Check out the Staff Resource Folder for Staff Council minutes, resolutions, bylaws, and more resources for Pitzer staff!
Executive Board

Carlos Alvarez, Chair
Term: 2023-2025

Tasmia Moosani, Vice-Chair
Term: 2024-2026

Melissa M. Burrows, Communications Chair
Term: 2023-2025

Cortlyn Raymond, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Staff Advocacy Representative
Term: 2023-2025

Madeline Akin, Treasurer
Term: 2023-2025
Staff Council Members

Melissa Akin
Term: 2024-2026

Desiree Avila
Term: 2024-2026
Elisa Alban-Ashley
Term: 2024-2026

Kevin Bishop
Term: 2024-2026
Shane Callahan
Term: 2024-2026
Eddy Carillo
Term: 2024-2026
Michelle Hines
Term: 2024-2026

Karina Ruiz
Term: 2023-2025
Todd Sasaki
Term: 2023-2025
Michael Tocydlowski
Term: 2024-2026

Sayjal Waddy
Term: 2024-2026