United Staff Association

Membership Information

The Morris Campus United Staff Association (USA) includes:

  • AFSCME clerical/technical staff
  • Civil Service employees
  • Teamsters

USA consists of approximately 200 members and serves all areas of the Morris campus.

Objectives

  • To facilitate USA staff participation in matters pertaining to staff (excluding matters covered by bargaining unit contracts or civil service rules, e.g., salaries, benefits, and grievances); to promote active involvement in institutional aims, pursuits, and activities; and to encourage personal and professional development of staff members in the University community.
  • To develop and promote educational programming of benefit to USA employees and to organize activities reflecting the variety of interests of staff members
  • To serve as the vehicle for informing USA staff of the ongoing programs and objectives of Morris
  • To share with faculty and students common obligation and dedication to the fulfillment of the educational goals and purposes of the University of Minnesota, Morris, in conjuction with the total University

United Staff Association Leadership

Outdoor headshot portrait of Danielle Green smiling against a soft, blurred green backdrop.
Danielle Green
Vice chair

Roster

Emma Kloos
Chair
1st term 2026-28
Danielle Green
Vice chair
1st term 2026-28
Julie Kill
Treasurer
4th term 2025-27
Carter Voorde
AFSCME Representative
1st term 2026-28
Desiree Griffin
Civil Service Representative
1st term 2026-28
Darek Romberger
Teamster Representative
1st term 2026-28