UFF-UF is led by our members. All of our leaders are faculty volunteers and proud union members.

(L to R) Sean Trainor (First VP), Meera Sitharam (Co-President), and Michelle Nolan (Co-President) at the voting table to approve 2026-2027 faculty raises – the highest raise we’ve ever negotiated!

Chapter Council, 2026-27

For general inquiries, please contact officemanager@uff-uf.org

The UFF-UF Council is the governing body of our union, comprising elected officers, Senators, and committee chairs. Members are always welcome to contact the Council.

Officers

UFF-UF-Executive@googlegroups.com

• Hélène Huet (Libraries), Vice President
• Evan Lauteria (CLAS-Sociology), Secretary
• Michelle Nolan (Libraries), Chapter Co-President / president@uff-uf.org
• Jorg Peters (ENG-CISE), Treasurer
• Meera Sitharam (ENG-CISE), Chapter Co-President / president@uff-uf.org
• Martin Sorbille (CLAS-SPS), Vice President
• Sean Trainor (BUS-Management Communication Center), First Vice President
• Marilyn Wende (HHP-HEB), Vice President

Senators

Senators participate in chapter governance and also represent our union at the statewide UFF Senate.

• Laura Blecha (CLAS-Physics)
• Christina Boucher (ENG-CISE)
• Richard Burt (CLAS-English)
• David Groisser (CLAS-Math)
• Susan Hegeman (CLAS-English)
• April Hines (Libraries)
• Jennifer Hofer (Libraries)
• Hélène Huet (Libraries)
• Melissa Jerome (Libraries)
• Mike Jury (CLAS-Math)
• Evan Lauteria (CLAS-Sociology)
• Álvaro Luís Lima (COTA-School of Art and Art History)
• Michelle Nolan (Libraries)
• Zhong-Ren Peng (CDCP-Urban & Regional Planning)
• Jorg Peters (ENG-CISE)
• Anna Peterson (CLAS-Religion) (FEA Delegate)
• Leah Rosenberg (CLAS-English)
• Jodi Schorb (CLAS-English)
• Malini Schueller (CLAS-English)
• Peter Sin (CLAS-Math)
• Meera Sitharam (ENG-CISE)
• Martin Sorbille (CLAS-SPS)
• Sean Trainor (BUS-Management Communication Center)
• Yao-Chin Wang (HHP-THEM)
• Phil Wegner (CLAS-English)
• Marilyn Wende (HHP-HEB)

Committees

UFF-UF’s Committees manage the daily work that makes our union run.

Bargaining / UFF-UF-Bargaining@googlegroups.com

Charge: Research, negotiate, and win a fair contract that improves our working conditions

• Mike Jury (CLAS-Math)
• Meera Sitharam (ENG-CISE) (Co-Chief Negotiator)
• Martin Sorbille (CLAS-SPS) (Co-Chief Negotiator)
• Jack Stenner (COTA-School of Art and Art History) (UFF Retiree)

Communications 

Charge: Share critical union-related information through newsletters, press releases, social media, and more

• April Hines (Libraries)
• Hélène Huet (Libraries)
• Álvaro Luís Lima (COTA-School of Art + Art History)
• Jodi Schorb (CLAS-English)
• Sean Trainor (BUS-Management Communication Center) (Chair)

Consultation

Charge: Elevate faculty perspectives and discuss issues informally with representatives of the UF administration

• Susan Hegeman (CLAS-English)
• Hélène Huet (Libraries)
• Michelle Nolan (Libraries) (Chair)

Government Relations

Charge: Follow legislative developments and coordinate with parent unions on statewide political action

• Susan Hegeman (CLAS-English) (Co-Chair)
• Meera Sitharam (ENG-CISE) (Co-Chair)

Grievance / UFF-UF-Grievances@googlegroups.com

Charge: Enforce the contract, defend faculty rights, and represent dues-paying members in need

• John Biro (CLAS-Philosophy) (UFF Retiree)
• Susan Hegeman (CLAS-English) (Coordinator)
• Stan Kaye (COTA-Theatre) (UFF Retiree)
• John Leavey (CLAS-English) (UFF Retiree)
• Churchill Roberts (CJC-Telecommunication) (UFF Retiree)
• Malini Schueller (CLAS-English)

Membership / UFF-UF-Membership@googlegroups.com

Charge: Build union power through organizing, action, socials, and recruitment

• Jennifer Hofer (Libraries)
• Hélène Huet (Libraries)
• Flora Iff-Noël (CLAS-Classics)
• Steve Kirn (BUS-Marketing) (UFF Retiree)
• Michelle Nolan (Libraries)
• Leah Rosenberg (CLAS-English)
• Sean Trainor (BUS-Management Communication Center)
• Marilyn Wende (HHP-HEB) (Chair)
• Ethan White (CALS-WEC)

Nominations / UFF-UF-Elections@googlegroups.com

Charge: Secure nominations to chapter offices and conduct annual elections

• Melissa Jerome (Libraries)
• Leah Rosenberg (CLAS-English)
• John Schueller (ENG-MAE) (Chair)