Officers


Staff Council officers provide leadership, coordination, and continuity for the Council’s work. Officers are members of the Executive Committee and support the Council’s advisory and operational responsibilities. Officer roles and responsibilities are defined in the Council’s bylaws.

2026–2027 Staff Council President Morieka Johnson

Welcome Letter to the Emory Community

Welcome to a message from the Staff Council President, offering reflections, priorities, and a shared vision for supporting and strengthening the Emory community. This welcome letter highlights our commitment to advocacy, collaboration, and the collective voice of staff across the university.

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2026-2027 Officers

Morieka Johnson

President

Provides overall leadership, sets strategic direction, presides over meetings, and represents staff interests to university leadership

  • Division: Campus Services
Javarius Chandler

President-Elect

Supports the President, leads initiatives, and prepares to assume the presidency in the next term

  • Division: School Of Medicine
Liz Carlino

Immediate Past-President

Offers continuity and institutional knowledge, advising current leadership and supporting transitions

  • Division: Executive Vice President
Lisa Nuñez

Secretary

Maintains official records, meeting minutes, and ensures effective communication within the Council

  • Division: School Of Nursing
Tim Ray

Secretary-Elect

Assists the Secretary and prepares to take on full responsibilities in the following term.

  • Division: EVP for Health Affairs
VACANT

Parliamentarian

Ensures meetings follow procedural rules and bylaws, and advises on governance and Council operations

  • VACANT
Roland Benoit, Jr.

Treasurer

Manages Council finances, budgets, and funding allocations with transparency and accountability

  • Division: Campus Services
Wendy Gill

Historian

Maintains the Staff Council website, curates archival materials, and supports communications

  • Division: School Of Public Health