Committees

AFA Council 61 Officers & Committees

Updated 8/13/26

AFA Council 61 Officers

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

Vice President — Michelle Wootton
[email protected]
(610) 628-2145

Secretary — Marcus Thomas
[email protected]
(434) 444-6316

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]
(804) 389-1799

Jade McCorbin, Representative
[email protected]
(646) 705-5700

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]
(865) 440-6964

Government Affairs Committee

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

Chair — OPEN

LaShay Williams, Representative
[email protected]
(504) 813-0797

Hotel Committee

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

Jasmin Hercules, Chair
[email protected]
(267) 230-8402

Carmen Skidmore
[email protected]
(336) 932-9898

Human Rights/Equity Committee

Assists 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 partners with progressive community allies to build activism and power through training, organizing, and political action.

Chair — OPEN

Dagny Brown, Representative
[email protected]
(603) 770-7867

Kameron Kolar, Representative
[email protected]
(601) 573-6987

Jumpseat Committee

Works with management securing Jumpseat and Reciprocal Cabin Seat agreements with other carriers.

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

RSV/New Hire Committee

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

Charlene Helgason, Representative
[email protected]
(443) 540-5583

Collin Maycock, Representative
[email protected]
(786) 267-7837

Scheduling Committee

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

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

Megan Jamerson, Representative
[email protected]
(910) 986-7227

Negotiations Committee — FULL

Jennifer Blake, MEC President/Chair
[email protected]
(336) 655-0212

Brittanie Phillips, Representative
[email protected]
(804) 389-1799

Jenny Rosario, Representative
[email protected]
(718) 350-9121

Communications Committee

Responsible for timely communications to the membership. Writes, edits, produces, and distributes the Local Council newsletter, develops the AFA-CWA website, and manages the email news list.

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

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
[email protected]
(540) 238-6406

Lisa Piper, Representative
[email protected]
(980) 445-6302

Carmen Skidmore
[email protected]
(336) 932-9898

System Board

OPEN

Mobilization Committee

Diana Carroll
[email protected]
(910) 494-7884

Lisa Piper
[email protected]
(980) 445-6302

Tanya Houston
[email protected]
(470) 918-2669

Marcus Thomas
[email protected]
(434) 444-6316

Tonia Dandridge
[email protected]
(646) 463-3643

LaShay Williams
[email protected]
(504) 813-0797