2022
Anti-Racism Curriculum Rollout
Participated in the Education Council for an Inclusive Northwestern to execute curriculum for over 300 senior leaders.
Our Impact
What we have changed based on your feedback through the years.
From initial feedback to university-wide implementation, see how your voice has shaped Northwestern since 2010.
To access the tools, discounts, and support funds that have resulted from this advocacy, visit our Staff Support and Benefits page.
2021 Bereavement Policy UpdateSuccessfully advocated to expand bereavement leave to 10 days for most familial losses and allowed for petitions for extra time. | |
2022 Financial Statements WorkshopFacilitated a workshop in response to staff needs for clarity regarding University financial health and budgeting. | |
2021 Incidental Sick Time UpdateCollaborated with HR to explicitly include absences due to mental health within the Incidental Sick Time Policy. | |
2024 Mobile DMV ServicesPartnered with the IL Secretary of State to bring essential DMV services directly to both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. | |
2016 Mothers' RoomsAdvocated for the creation of private lactation rooms on both campuses, leading to dedicated spaces for staff, faculty, and students. | |
2020 New Employee OrientationIntegrated NUSAC initiatives into HR orientation to ensure new hires are aware of advocacy and support resources. | |
2010 NU Cares Fund LaunchedEstablished the emergency assistance fund for faculty and staff experiencing financial hardship due to medical or catastrophic events. As of 2021, over $100,000 has been distributed. | |
2026 NU Cares FundraisingRaised over $100 for the emergency fund through a dedicated Staff Night at a Women's Basketball game. | |
2019 NU Staff ProfilesCoordinated with HR and Global Marketing to increase staff visibility through featured professional profiles on the University website. | |
2023 NUSAC Listserv LaunchLaunched a dedicated Listserv to provide timely updates and bridge communication gaps between quarterly newsletters. | |
2024 NVP (Northwestern's Valuable Personnel)Launched a term-based spotlight program to recognize staff excellence and provide small tokens of appreciation. | |
2021 Office of the OmbudspersonProvided critical staff input for the creation of this neutral, confidential resource for work-related concerns. | |
2022 Performance Excellence Form EditsProvided feedback to the Wellness/Recognition committee to make performance reviews more meaningful and comprehensive. | |
2014 President & Senior Leader ForumsCo-sponsored live-streamed forums to facilitate direct engagement and transparency between University leadership and the staff community. | |
2024 Staff Appreciation in QatarExpanded ice cream socials and networking traditions to the NU Qatar campus to ensure global staff inclusion. | |
2017 Staff Engagement SurveyPitched and advocated for a formal process to survey staff to ensure their perspectives are captured by Central Administration. | |
2023 Staff Engagement White PaperAuthored a formal white paper highlighting the need for routine staff surveys to align with Northwestern's mission of excellence. | |
2016 University Winter RecessCollaborated with leadership to establish a planned recess between Christmas and New Year's as scheduled University time off rather than PTO. |