Newly elected leadership for the college’s Staff Advisory Council
In December 2025, staff in the college elected three new Chairs to lead the Staff Advisory Council, and they will guide the Council’s advocacy efforts for staff and work to build a more connected and inclusive staff culture in the college.
Staff in the Zuckerman College of Public Health recently elected three new Chairs to lead the Staff Advisory Council (SAC). Congratulations to Kris Slaney who will serve as the new SAC Chair, and to Katie Lupo and Matt Peters who will serve as co-Chairs.
The SAC advocates for staff with college leadership, works to recognize staff accomplishments and contributions, and coordinates collaboratively to build a stronger, more connected, more inclusive staff culture in the college. The SAC invites all staff to participate and share their perspectives and requests.
The college is grateful to the previous SAC Chairs, Sonia Nieves, Shipherd Reed, and Priscila Ruedas, for their extended service leading the SAC and their persistent support for staff with college leadership.
Meet our new SAC Chairs
Kris Slaney, MBA
Senior Director of Academic and Student Affairs, School of Health Professions, SAC Chair
As the senior director of the Office of Academic and Student Support, Kris provides leadership and coordination for all student services within the School of Health Professions, supporting learners from admission through graduation. She collaborates closely with faculty, staff and campus partners to foster an inclusive, student-centered environment.
Katie Lupo
Program Coordinator, Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs, SAC Co-Chair
As Program Coordinator in the college’s Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs, Katie is the Faculty Affairs lead for the College of Public Health, managing Annual Performance Reviews, Review, Promotion, and Tenure processes, and sabbaticals. She also coordinates graduate admissions offers in collaboration with Program Directors and supports the Office of Student Affairs with the student scholarship award process. Additionally, Katie works with colleagues to develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with colleges across Arizona.
Matt Peters
Senior Program Manager for HSD, School of Health Professions, SAC Co-Chair
Matt is a program manager with more than 20 years of experience at the U of A. Since 2020, he has been part of the program team at Health Sciences Design, where he works closely with the HSD director to advance communications, curricular affairs, special projects and general operations. He also serves as HSD’s graduate program coordinator, supporting recruitment, admissions and student affairs for the Design for Health Innovation graduate certificate.
How to get involved
Our staff in the college looks forward to working with Kris, Katie, and Matt. Once the new SAC Chairs have been oriented, they will schedule regular SAC meetings and look at staff event options. Please watch for news from the SAC and participate!