Patty Godinez
Professor of English • Department Chair
Candidate for AFT 1521 Chapter President
Endorsed by current AFT 1521 Guild leadership and faculty across disciplines
Voting April 1–22
Check your ELAC email for your ballot
(Check your SPAM or Junk folder)
I am supporting the following Executive Members on your Ballot
Dr. Michele Benjamin – Former Department Chair, Professor
Dr. Marcellino Morales – Chair, Social Sciences
M. Allen Coson, Ph.D. – Professor of Economics
Jose Isais – Associate Professor, Business
Maria S. Quintero – Associate Professor, Political Science
Daniel Lambert – Adjunct Professor, English
A New Chapter for ELAC Faculty
Full Time and Adjunct • Classroom and Non-Classroom Faculty
Leadership rooted in respect and collaboration.
Listen to what colleagues who support this vision are saying.
Guild Leadership Support
James A. McKeever, Ph.D.
President
Jenny Galvez
Secretary
Sharon Hendricks
Treasurer
Why I’m Running
ELAC faculty deserve a union culture grounded in respect, transparency, and collaboration.
As a Department Chair, I have spent years listening to colleagues, solving problems, and bringing people together across perspectives while ensuring our contract is followed fairly.
I am running to represent all members and to advocate for faculty rights, working conditions, salaries, and benefits while restoring trust in our union.
Together, we can begin a new chapter for ELAC faculty.
Leadership Priorities
- Respect for All Faculty
Supporting classroom, non-classroom, and adjunct faculty. - Transparent Communication
Clear information and open dialogue. - Strong Advocacy
Protecting working conditions and contract rights.
Join the Coalition of Faculty Across Disciplines (Full Time, Adjunct and Non-Classroom)
Amber Luna
Anna Morrison
Carlos Centeno
Christine Sepulveda
Dr. Davinder Sangha
Dr. Angela Acosta
Dr. Nadia Swerdlow
Dr. Shirley Lewis
Dr. Shouhei Tanaka
Dr. Vernita Burrell
Elena Tinker Diaz
Felipe Agredano
Frank Aguirre
Fernando Mejia
Gannon Daniels
Grace Lee
Gustavo Contreras
Javier Marquez
Jenell Rae
Joanna Banderas
Joanna Flores
Jose Ramirez
Lacy Evangelista
Lauren Figueroa
Lorena Madrigal
Mary Contreras
Nadine Bermudez
Norma Perez Villanueva
Raeanna Gleason
Sam Joseph
Shana Pacheco
Tina Dominguez
Wendi Brown
Join the Conversation
Wednesday, April 2 • 6–8 PM
Come to share, listen, or simply stay informed.
Zoom Link
Join a Listening Tour Session
Thank you for your support.
Paid for by Patty Godinez for AFT 1521 Chapter President
Respect Is a Renewable Resource