The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) represents all USG staff to create a more unified, solutions-based line of communication from staff to administrative leadership. The SAC informs, advocates for, and influences change to USG policy and procedures to address areas in need of improvement as identified by staff. Topics may include, but are not limited to employee recognition, policy and legislation, outreach, engagement and communication, campus climate, and state budget updates and impacts.
The SAC consists of 10 council members representing divisions across USG.
2025-2026 SAC Officers
Chair
Shelby Speer
Manager of Teamwork, Leadership and Collaboration
Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication
srspeer@umd.edu
Logistics and Recording Officer
Salomon Zelaya
Coordinator
Center for Scholarships
szelaya3@umd.edu
2025-2026 SAC Members
Naz Beyranvand
Assistant Director
Macklin Center for Leadership & Communication
nbeyran@umd.edu
Sandy Brooks
Program Manager, Strategic Plan Administration
Office of the Executive Director
sdbrooks@umd.edu
Cheryl Green
Data Analyst
Office of Advancement and Community Engagement
cgreen1@umd.edu
Jeni O'Connor
Library Services Specialist
Priddy Library
joconno6@umd.edu
Greta Ober-Beauchesne
Entrepreneurship and Business Librarian
Priddy Library
gretaob@umd.edu
Chhaya Lagowala
Administrative Assistant II
Center of Counseling and Well-being
chhaya@umd.edu