EAA'S LEADERSHIP
As a member-led union, EAA’s Board of Governors (BOG) is elected by the dues-paying membership. The BOG is composed of Unit Governors (elected by each bargaining unit) and At-Large Governors (elected by the collective membership). Elections are conducted annually and each Governor serves a three year term(s). The BOG elects the Executive Officers (President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and selects the Executive Director, who completes the Executive Team.
EAA’s Leadership strives to uphold the integrity, accountability, and transparency of our great Union. EAA’s Constitution, ByLaws, and Policies contain further details on elections, structure, and responsibilities.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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RALPH SUAREZ
EAA congratulates Ralph on his retirement! 35 years of City service from 1989 to 2024 as a Tax & Permit Field Representative, Management Analyst I & II, and Sr. Management Analyst I.
We thank Ralph for being an active Union member throughout his career. He retires as a Workplace Steward, Unit Council 20 Chair, MOU 20 Governor, and a valued member of the negotiating team.
His knowledge and dedication made a significant impact and will be missed.
UNIT COUNCIL
Each EAA bargaining unit (01, 19, 20 and 21) is represented by a Unit Council (chaired by the Unit Governor), elected by members of the unit to primarily inform the BoG in matters related to contract bargaining and assist fellow members in organizing proposals for bargaining.
MOU 01: ADMINISTRATIVE
MICHAEL CRUZ (CHAIR)
CITY ATTORNEY
Term Expires 2027
DARLINE BEATTY
LAPD
Term Expires 2025
HAZEM ALQAM
CONTROLLER'S OFFICE
Term Expires 2025
SERENE CHEN-PANG
LAPD
Term Expires 2025
SHYREEN MARTIN-HANCOCK
TRANSPORTATION
Term Expires 2025
RAYMOND MUNANDAR
CONTROLLERS OFFICE
Term Expires 2025
MOU 19: SUPERVISORY TECHNICAL
BETTY BARBERENA (CHAIR)
PLANNING
Term Expires 2026
JAMES CASSLEY
PW: CONTRACT ADMIN
Term Expires 2026
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2026
ADITYA VERMA
SANITATION
Term Expires 2025
OSCAR FIGUEROA
SANITATION
Term Expires 2027
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2026
MOU 20: SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATIVE
RIAD AZIZUL HUQ
AIRPORTS
Term Expires 2025
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
MOU 21: TECHNICAL
JACKELYN CORNEJO (CHAIR)
HOUSING
Term Expires 2027
KEVIN FULTON
PLANNING
Term Expires 2025
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2025
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2027
ALEX LINZ
PLANNING
Term Expires 2026
VACANT
VACANT
Term Expires 2026
BOARD COMMITTEES
EAA’s Board President appoints Board Committee members. Dues-paying members who are interested in serving on a committee should contact the Board President.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
The Scholarship Committee administers EAA's annual program, which offers educational scholarships to dues-payers of EAA and their family members*:
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Alissa Gordon (Chair)
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Robin Aksu
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Ellen Slezak
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Vacancy
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Vacancy
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS COMMITTEE
The Constitution and By-Laws Committee reviews EAA's governing documents and proposes amendments to the BoG, subject to a vote of the membership:
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Vacancy (Chair)
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Michelle Carter
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Cesar Hernandez
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Primitiva (Iva) Vidal
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Vacancy
YOUNG WORKERS COMMITTEE
The Young Workers Committee advocates for our members with ten years or less of City service, with a focus on bargaining and member engagement (all ages welcome):
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Blair Smith
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Alexander (Xander) Wikstrom
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Vacancy
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Vacancy
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Vacancy
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee is responsible for developing tools and opportunities for member engagement, recruitment and retention:
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Jackie Cornejo (Chair)
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Roy Samaan
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Rubina Ghazarian
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Nivar Rivera
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Andy Rodriguez
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
The Election Committee oversees EAA’s internal officer and contract ratification elections and procedures in conformance with the Board-approved Election Manual:
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Julia Heidelman (Chair)
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Sheimeikaa Wagstaff
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ToMai Nguyen
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Rolf Parkes
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Vacancy
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
The PAC oversees EAA’s political engagement, candidate evaluations for endorsement, requests for campaign contributions and EAA's volunteer efforts:
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Dave Somers (Chair)
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Lisa Flenoury
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Michelle Carter
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Julia Heidelman
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Rubina Ghazarian
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Maya Abood
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Alex Linz
RACIAL & GENDER COMMITTEE
The Racial & Gender Equity Committee aims to address and educate EAA Leadership on race and gender inequality experienced by our members:
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Vacancy (Chair)
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Coil Dunn
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Kevin Ocubillo
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Sheimeikaa Wagstaff
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Vacancy
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee, under the direction of the Board Treasurer, conducts monthly audits of all EAA expenditures and reviews EAA’s service contracts:
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Michael Cruz (Treasurer/Chair)
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Rosemary Cubero
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Ellen Slezak
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Christina Youssef
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Vacancy
BARGAINING COMMITTEE
The Bargaining Committee is tasked with identifying members’ priorities in all four (4) Units for contract negotiations via proposals or recommendations to the BoG:
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Monique Schwaneman (Chair)
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Michael Cruz
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Peter (Bruno) Huerta
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Edward Miller
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Vacancy
Committee meetings are closed to the membership, unless otherwise specified.
EAA’s Constitution, ByLaws, and Policies contain further details on Board Committees' structure and responsibilities.