Committees

(Updated 5/21/26)

AFA Council 61 Officers:

President Jennifer Blake
[email protected]
(336) 655-0212

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
[email protected]
336-655-0212

Brittanie Phillips, Representative
[email protected]

Jade McCorbin, Representative
[email protected]

Meagan Boykin, Representative
[email protected]

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.

Anika Williams, Representative
[email protected]
(978) 227-6314

Heather Healy, Director of EAP at AFA-CWA International
[email protected]
(800) 424-2406
(202) 434-0560

Fatigue Committee

Julius McDowell, Chair
[email protected]
704-650-9659

Grievance Committee

Represents Flight Attendants in discipline and contract disputes.

Kristine Sawaya, Co-chair
[email protected]
609-575-3935

Kelly Smith, Co-chair
[email protected]
804-314-5588

Michelle Nesbit, Representative 
[email protected]

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.

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LaShay Williams, Representative
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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, Chair 
267-230-8402
[email protected]

Carmen Skidmore
[email protected]

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.

Alex Wood, Chair
[email protected]
(630) 785-0320

Dagny Brown, Representative

Kameron Kolar, Representative

Jumpseat Committee

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

Christopher Noel, Chair
[email protected]
617-794-0656

RSV/Newhire Committee

Michelle Wootton, Chair
[email protected]
610-425-1455

Charlene Helgason, Representative

Scheduling Committee

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

Collin Maycock, Chair
[email protected] 
786-267-7837

Lisa Kokoski, Representative

Madison Cardwell, Rep
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Robin Shelor, Rep                           
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Negotiations Committee—(FULL)

Jennifer Blake, MEC Pres/Chair 
[email protected]
336-655-0212

Brittanie Phillips, Representative
[email protected]

Jenny Rosario, Representative
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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 [email protected]

Stella Ekwalla, Representative
[email protected]
770-203-6808

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.

Robin Shelor, Chair                        
540-238-6406
[email protected]

Lisa Piper, Representative
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Carmen Skidmore
[email protected]

System Board

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Mobilization Committee

Diana Carroll

Lisa Piper

Tanya Houston
    
Marcus Thomas

Tonia Dandridge

LaShay Williams