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President
Srinivas Lankala is a graduate student in the Communication Department. As the President of GEO, Srinivas is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the union, as well as serving as our official representative to the University administration and as chair of the Steering Committee.
E-mail: president@geouaw.org
Vice-president
Jeremy Wolf is a graduate student in Political Science. As vice-president of GEO, Jeremy is responsible for oversight of the Asembly of Stewards, and is a member of the Steering Committee and the point person for GEO's interactions with the press.
E-mail: vp@geouaw.org
Secretary-Treasurer
Mandy Cheung is a graduate student in the School of Education. As secretary-treasurer of GEO, Mandy is responsible for overseeing the finances of the Union, as well as serving on the Steering Committee.
E-mail: treasurer@geouaw.org
Grievance Coordinator
Nate Johnson is a graduate student in Labor Studies. As Grievance Coordinator, Nate helps graduate employees to protect and enforce their rights on the job through formal and informal grievance procedures. When possible contract violations or workplace problems arise, Nate is a great person to contact for advice and help. Nate also chairs the GEO Grievance Committee, which meets weekly to work on current grievances. E-mail: grievance@geouaw.org
ALANA/International Students Coordinator
Erika Marquez is a graduate student in the Sociology Department. As GEO's ALANA/International Students Coordinator, Erika serves as liaison between GEO members and the University's various resources for ALANA and international students. She is also the chair of GEO's ALANA and International Student Caucuses.
E-mail: alana@geouaw.org
Campaigns Coordinator
Sherrie Bain is a graduate student in the Microbiology program. As Campaigns Coordinator, Sherrie is responsible for the organization of events and actions that help GEO achieve the goals set by its members. Along with Swati Birla, the Membership Mobilization Coordinator, Sherrie chairs the Organizing Committee, where many of the decisions regarding execution of campaign goals are made.
E-mail: campaigns@geouaw.org
Membership Mobilization Coordinator
Swati Birla is a graduate student in the Sociology department. As Membership Mobilization Coordinator, Swati is responsible for ensuring that the membership of GEO is aware of, and participating in, the actions and events we have planned. Along with Sherrie Bain, the Campaigns Coordinator, Swati chairs the Organizing Committee, where many of the decisions regarding execution of campaign goals are made.
E-mail: membership@geouaw.org
Family Issues Advocate
Mimi Domeki is a graduate student in the School of Education. As Family Issues Advocate, Mimi assists members with problems related to child care, family housing, healthcare and other family issues. Mimi is also the chair of the Family Issues Committee.
E-mail: familyissues@geouaw.org
Database/IT Coordinator
Li Yan is a graduate student in Public Health. As the Database/IT Coordinator, Li is responsible for maintaining GEO's membership records, website and local network.
E-mail: database@geouaw.org
Political Advocate
Stephen Mahood is a graduate student in Labor Studies. As GEO's Political Advocate, Stephen coordinates the Union's political program, helping to ensure that the politicians upon whom we depend to fund our contracts know where we stand. Stephen is also the chair of GEO's Coalitionand Political Action Committee (CPAC).
E-mail: politicaladvocate@geouaw.org

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