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Lisa Habel

President

Term of office: 2023–26
(2024–25 as president)

Pronouns: she/her

"I wanted to get more involved and give voice to those who felt they weren’t being heard. I hope to make an impact and ensure staff are treated equitably across campus and recognized for all we do. We are the backbone of the institution."

Alyssa Kuron

President-elect

Term of office: 2024–2027
(2025–26 as president)

Pronouns: she/her

"My vision for the UWSA is to build a supportive, transparent, and inclusive environment where every staff member feels valued and empowered to thrive within our university community. I hope to work together to find opportunities for positive change that will elevate staff voices and shape the future of UWaterloo."

Yessenia Guerrero

Past president

Term of office: 2022–2025
(2023–24 as president)

Pronouns: she/her

"At its core, I believe the UWSA should defend, protect, and advocate for staff. We should be the ones dealing with the concerns voiced by our members. We should be working collaboratively with the University to make important changes that will improve our working environment on campus. I want to encourage our staff to be involved within the association so that we can hear the voices within our community. I hope to see our association grow and with everyone’s support, we can build a better workplace."

Agata Antkiewicz

Director, Interim Chair of the Board

Term of office: 2022–2025

"I take true joy in meeting and talking to people, resolving differences and finding a constructive way forward to advocate for and empower staff as well as to help ensure the growing influence and appreciation of staff in the decision-making processes on campus."

Kosi Ike-Orji

Director, Treasurer

Term of office: 2024–2027

Pronouns: she/her

"I ran for office because making an impact in every situation I find my self is, is very important to me. When I started working for University of Waterloo, I set out a task to find ways I could provide a positive impact not just for myself but for others."

Angela Rooke

Director, Board Secretary

Term of office: March–October 2025

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."

Mifrah Abid

Director

Term of office: April 2025–October 2027

"I like to be engaged in whatever communities I am part of. ... I envision the UWSA as a trusted space where every staff member feels welcome to share their aspirations and needs — no matter who they are or how they identify."

Bill Baer

Director

Term of Office: 2017–2025

About Bill: I'm the Information Technology (IT) Director in the Arts Computing Office and have worked on campus for twenty-plus years. During my Engineering undergraduate years, I volunteered with ESQ and realized I had a passion for outreach.

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."

Tim Ireland

Director

Term of office: March–October 2025

Pronouns: he/him

"I ran for office to support the staff at the University of Waterloo. We are entering difficult times and I believe I can make a positive contribution."

Sarah Landy

Director

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."