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.

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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2025-2026 Officers

Liz Carlino

President

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

  • Division: Emory Campus Life
Morieka Johnson

President-Elect

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

  • Division: Campus Services
April Cooper Edward

Immediate Past-President

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

  • Division: School of Medicine
Wendy Gill

Secretary

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

  • Division: School of Public Health
VACANT

Secretary-Elect

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

  • Division: VACANT
Javarius Chandler

Parliamentarian

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

  • Division: School of Medicine
Christoper Martin

Treasurer

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

  • Division: School of Medicine
Maria De Leon

Historian

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

  • Division: Vice President For Finance

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