Staff Senate

Mission Statement: The Northeast Lakeview College Staff Senate fosters a supportive and engaged campus community by empowering staff to excel in their roles, contribute to institutional goals, and uphold the College's commitment to student success, equity, and continuous improvement. Through advocacy, and collaboration and communication, the Staff Senate serves as a voice for staff and a partner in advancing the mission and values of the College.

Vision Statement: To be a unifying voice that elevates staff engagement, strengthens a culture of respect and collaboration, and enhances the transformative impact of Northeast Lakeview College on the community we serve.

What is Staff Senate?

The Staff Senate is a representative body dedicated to supporting the success and well-being of NLC employees. It promotes open communication by providing a platform for all staff to share ideas, feedback, and concerns. The Senate works to enhance the overall workplace environment, foster engagement, and support initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience. Additionally, it serves as a direct liaison between staff and the NLC President, Dr. Veronica Garcia, ensuring that employee perspectives are effectively communicated and considered.

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email nlc-staffsenate@alamo.edu.

Bylaws: NLC Staff Senate Bylaws 6.30.26.pdf

2026-2027 Senators and Officers
President:
Sophia Solano-Thompson 
Vice President:
Bret Breitenkamp
Treasurer:
Carrie Turner-Gray
 
Secretary:
Miki Nguyen
   
Senators

Stacy Puckett – Ex-Officio

Ray Nichols

Rebecca Teniente

Brittany Burke

Emily Bobadilla

Ashley Lopez

Ashley Kendall

Staff Senate General Body Meetings

Meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month from 2:30 PM–3:30 PM via Zoom, except when a holiday, college closure, or other circumstance necessitates a schedule change. All staff are welcome and encouraged to attend Staff Senate General Meetings. If you are interested in being added to the calendar invitations, please email nlc-staffsenate@alamo.edu. The list of dates will be provided below for the 2026-2027 academic year:

September 17, 2026
October 15, 2026
November 19, 2026
December 17, 2026

January 21, 2027
February 18, 2027
March 18, 2027
April 15, 2027
May 20, 2027

Check the Monday Minutes, employee newsletter, for the meeting details

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