As a not-for-profit corporation, the UWSA is governed by a Board of Directors.
The Board's responsibility is to set long-term goals for the association, provide important financial and governance oversight, and safeguard the UWSA's future. They ensure that the work of the UWSA is in full alignment with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, our by-law, and our strategic plan.
Read more about the board and its duties in Article 8 of our By-law.
Learn more about the board's role
2025–26 UWSA Board of Directors meetings
Under Article 12 of the UWSA By-law, the Board of Directors is required to me a minimum of eight times each year. It's usual practice is to meet 10–12 times a year, September through June, and currently meets on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Here are the Board meeting dates for the 2025–26 governance year:
- December 9, 2025
- January 21, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 15, 2026
- May 20, 2026
- June 17, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- August 19, 2026
- September 16, 2026
- October 21, 2026
Current directors and officers
Sarah Landy
Term of office: April 2025–October 2027
Pronouns: she/her
"I want to see the UWSA be a key player in the setting of the strategic vision for the University, to be a powerful voice for staff, and to underscore the important role staff play in the core mission of the University."
Angela Rooke
Term of office: 2025–2028
Pronouns: she/her
"I ran for office to give back to the UWSA, which has supported me and my ideas in so many ways, and to continue to advocate for staff."
Emilie Mechler
Term of office: 2025-2028
"I ran for office to help support staff across campus. I am passionate about supporting collaboration across campus and am excited to help do this through the staff association."
Tracey Beirness
Term of office: 2025-2028
Pronouns: she/her
"I love working at UW and wanted to find a way to give back in a way that utilized some of my previous experiences. I'm very much looking forward to working on the Board of Directors for UWSA!"
Lewis Fraser
Term of office: April 2025–October 2027
Pronouns: he/him
"My vision is ensuring the UWSA is a sustainable organization that supports, educates and guides its members."
Gregory McIntyre
Term of office: 2025-2028
"I ran for office because I believe the Staff Association plays a vital role in shaping a workplace where every staff member feels heard, valued, and supported."
Sarah Seabrook
Term of office: 2025-2028
Pronouns: she/her
"I ran for the UWSA Board to amplify staff voices—especially contract and early-career employees who are often left out. As a Waterloo alum and staff member working on policy, accessibility, and engagement in my daily work, I know how powerful collaborative advocacy is."
Board reports
Board Report: Spring 2026
The UWSA Board of Directors issues a report to the membership every term. The spring 2026 report highlights the UWSA Board's recent governance work, including preparing for elections, new policies covering UWSA dues and the president, risk management, and developing the UWSA's next strategic plan.
Board Report: Winter 2026
Here's what your UWSA Board got up to in the winter term.
Board Report: Fall 2025
Here's what your UWSA Board got up to in the fall term.
Board Report: Spring 2025
Here's what your UWSA Board’s been up to recently!