Committees

(Updated 8/8/25)

AFA Council 61 Officers:

• President Sheri Crain
• Vice President Jennifer Blake
• Secretary-Treasurer (OPEN)

Air Safety, Health and Security (ASHS) Committee

Coordinates write-ups on safety issues. Works with management representatives to ensure Flight Attendant safety in the workplace.

• Jennifer Blake, Chair
• Alicia Hendrix, Representative
• Brittanie Phillips, Representative

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Pro Standards Committee

Provides information and assistance to Flight Attendants needing support on personal issues. Receives and acts upon information regarding the professional conduct of Flight Attendants.

• Sheila Hubbard, Chair
• Fru Collick, Representative
• Sherian Dixon, Representative

Fatigue Committee

• Julius McDowell, Chair
• Alicia Hendrix, Representative

Grievance Committee

Represents Flight Attendants in discipline and contract disputes.

• Kelly Smith, CLT Chair

Government Affairs Committee

Works to establish working relationships with senators and representatives to further the legislative interests of the Flight Attendants. Educates the Flight Attendants on the importance of legislative action.

• OPEN, Chair
• Antonio Marrero, Representative
• Landra Harris, Representative

Hotel Committee

Works with management representatives in establishing adequate hotels for layovers per the AFA-CWA contractual language, and monitors Flight Attendant write-ups of violations.

• Jasmin Hercules, Co-Chair
• Tara Grandison, Co-Chair
• Vickey Freeman

Human Rights/Equity Committee

Assist the Local in creating a safe space for people to share their personal experiences in relation to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, gender expression and political orientation. Actively partner with progressive community allies to build activism and power through training, organizing and political action.

• Jackie Cuin, Chair

Jumpseat Committee

Works with management securing Jumpseat and Reciprocal cabin seat agreements with other carriers.

• Christopher Noel, Chair          

Scheduling/RSV Committee

Provides input to and coordinates with the company scheduling department in reviewing the Flight Attendant schedules and contract legalities.

• CHAIR—OPEN (apply now)
• Lisa Kokoski, Representative
• Julius McDowell, Representative
• Meagan Boykin, Representative
• Cheryl Cooper, Rep
• Alicia Hendrix, Rep
• Madison Cardwell, Rep
• Jade McCorbin, Rep
• Antonio Marrero, Rep
• Roberta (Robin) Shelor, Rep                              

Negotiations Committee—(FULL)

• MEC Pres
• Brittanie Phillips, Representative
• Jenny Rosario, Representative

Communications Committee

Responsible for timely communications to the membership. Write, edit, produce, distribute local council news- letter, develops AFA-CWA website and e-mail news list.

• CHAIR—OPEN (apply now)
• Regan Pedersen, Representative
• Jackie Cuin, Representative

Uniform Committee

Works with management representatives to ensure contractual language is adhered to regarding Flight Attendant uniforms. Provides input and direction to any changes in uniform standards.

• Roberta (Robin) Shelor, Chair

System Board (FULL)

• Chair, OPEN