In the next step to reimagining the structure of our union, the CAPS-UAW Catalyst Committee has been formed and is made up of the following CAPS-UAW members:

• JaShawn Combs – Environmental Scientist (Caltrans)
• Cory Copeland – Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor (Bay Conservation Development Commission)
• Danielle Cucchiara (Dani) – Associate Toxicologist (Dept. of Toxic Substances Control)
• Cyndi Dawson – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
• Alyssa De La Rosa – Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor (Dept. of Cannabis Control)
• John Downs – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
• Justin Garcia – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
• Carina Grove – Environmental Scientist (State Water Resource Control Board)
• Robert Haerr – Environmental Scientist (Dept. of Public Health)
• Ashley Harley – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (CalRecycle)
• Shaun Philippart – Environmental Program Manager I (Dept. of Water Resources)
• Itzia Rivera – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Water Resources)
• Mia Roberts – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
• Anthony Rosas – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (Dept. of Toxic Substances Control)
• Steven Sander – Senior Environmental Scientist, Specialist (CalRecycle)
• Julea Shaw – Environmental Scientist (Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)
• Laurie Stephey – Environmental Scientist (Dept. of Toxic Substances Control)
• Zach Teachout – Environmental Scientist (Dept of Cannabis Control)
• Chun-Sheng Wang – Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor (Caltrans)
• Alex Wyckoff – Energy Analyst (California Energy Commission)

The Committee will be tasked with researching other union locals, to understand their leadership structure, collecting feedback from members, developing and presenting options for potential leadership structures, and presenting the scope of potential changes that may need further investigation. The first meeting will be scheduled soon, with the goal of developing a report with findings that will be presented to the CAPS-UAW Board of Directors at a Board Meeting on Saturday, December 14, 2024. 

Please stay tuned for your opportunity to provide feedback on the future structure of your union.