Committees
The Association of Flight Attendants Employee Assistance Program (AFA EAP) is a confidential resource available to the members, their families and their partners to assist with personal, as well a work-related concerns.
MEC Chair
Lynnette Clark - PDX
lynnetteclark@afahorizon.org
LEC 17
Tracy Lasater - Chair/PDX
Carrie Dennis - Rep/PDX
Amy Mertens - Rep/PDX
LEC 16
Stephanie Ursino - Chair/SEA
Naomi Hegger - Rep/SEA
Anne Strand - Rep/SEA
Contact EAP - 503.729.4439
International - 800.424.2406
The Grievance Committee represents Flight Attendants in discipline and contract disputes.
MEC/LEC 16 Chair
*VACANT*
LEC 16 Rep
Jennifer Levcun - PDX
jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org
LEC 17 Chair
Marcella Oswald - PDX
marcellaoswald@afahorizon.org
LEC 17 Rep
Kirk Hansen - PDX
kirkhansen@afahorizon.org
System Board
Elizabeth Montgomery - PDX
Joelle Jaeger - Negotiator, LEC 16
joellejaeger@afahorizon.org
Tanya Phillips - Negotiator, LEC 17
tanyaphillips@afahorizon.org
The Uniform Committee has established a relationship with management to assist in the development of a professional yet comfortable uniform.
MEC Chair
Shawna Cox - PDX
shawnacox@afahorizon.org
LEC 16 Rep
Jan Crawford - PDX
LEC 17 Rep
Cliff King
cliffking@afahorizon.org
Safety - Your AFA Safety Health & Security Committee works with management on matters pertaining to cabin and Flight Attendant safety, health and security issues.
ASAP - The goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents.
MEC/LEC 16 Chair
Bryan Grosvold - SEA
bryangrosvold@afahorizon.org
ASAP Primary Rep
Cliff King - PDX
cliffkingafa@afahorizon.org
ASAP Alternate Rep
Louise Evans - PDX
louiseevansafa@afahorizon.org
Fatigue Rep
Jennifer Levcun - SEA
jenniferlevcun@afahorizon.org
Safety Rep
*Vacant* - BOI
???@afahorizon.org
Safety Rep
Lori Kordosky - ASHS Air Quality Lead/PDX
lorikordosky@afahorizon.org
This Committee is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective information sharing process between QXAFA leadership and members, including use of the qxafa.org website, email “blasts”, and social media outlets.
Acting MEC Chair:
Joelle Jaeger
joellejaeger@afahorizon.org
The Hotel and Transportation Committee works with management to investigate Flight Attendants’ concerns related to hotel facilities and transportation and periodically checks for any change in quality of accommodations and services.
MEC Chair:
Jane Casey
janecasey@afahorizon.org
The Reserve Committee works to ensure contractual procedures are followed by monitoring all issues specific to Flight Attendants on reserve status.
MEC Chair:
The Benefits and Leaves Committee is available to provide services to Flight Attendants by answering questions related to Benefits, Leaves of Absence and Workers Compensation.
MEC Chair
Lisa Davis-Warren
lisadaviswarren@afahorizon.org
Council 16 - Chair
*Vacant*
???@afahorizon.org
GEG - Rep
Jennifer Fillion-Turnbow
The Food & Beverage Committee works with management on changes in service, procedures to be followed, and other matters pertaining to inflight service, catering and galley & service cart configuration.
MEC Chair:
Heather Coleman
heathercoleman@afahorizon.org
The AFA Legislative Affairs Committee lobbies member of Congress, provides lobbying training to AFA members and organized grassroots member activism around issues that matter most to Flight Attendants.
MEC Chair:
Jennifer Currier
jencurrier@afahorizon.org
The Scheduling Committee meets each quarter to provide input to management concerning trips and schedules.
Council 16 - Chair
*Vacant*
???@afahorizon.org
Council 17 - Chair
Peter Oxentenko
peteroxentenko@afahorizon.org
What Do AFA Committees Do?
Members of AFA Committees serve in three primary roles.
- An Expert. Serve as the subject matter expert on the committee’s primary area of responsibility
- A Resource. Act as a resource about their area of expertise and work to actively educate and empower Members
- A Voice. Work as a liaison between Members and the Local Executive Council, Master Executive Council, and management involving matters related to the committee