Professor of English • Department Chair •
Candidate for AFT 1521 Chapter President
Guild Leadership Support
James A. McKeever, Ph.D.
President, AFT 1521 Guild
“I am proud to support and endorse Patty Godinez for AFT 1521 Guild leadership. Her steady leadership, commitment to faculty voice, and dedication to transparent governance make her exceptionally well prepared to lead our chapter forward.”
Jenny Galvez
Guild Executive Board Secretary
Sharon Hendricks
Guild Executive Board Treasurer
Department Chairs
and Campus Leadership
Dr. Michele Benjamin
Former Department Chair • Professor, CFES
Former AFT 1521 Chapter President
“With her experience as a Department Chair, Patty understands leadership, advocacy, and fairness. Our union is ready for a new direction.”
Dr. Marcellino Morales
Department Chair, Social Sciences
“Our chapter needs fresh leadership for new challenges. Patty is the right person for the job.”
Jose Ramirez • Engineering
Frank Aguirre • Business Administration
M. Allen Coson • Economics
“Patty collaborates with others in a respectful and professional manner. She brings stability and calm.”
Faculty Across Disciplines
A growing coalition committed to steady leadership, transparent governance, and a union that reflects the dignity of our work.
Daniel Holland
Adjunct Professor • Film Producer • Writer • Director • 21 Award Winner
“Patty is a natural leader who always acts with our best interests at heart.”
Daniel Lambert
Adjunct Professor, Former AFT Adjunct Rep
“Patty Godinez leads with thoughtfulness and integrity. She listens carefully and understands the realities faculty face.”
Dr. Cheri Langdell
Adjunct Professor
“Patty’s keen intelligence, foresight, and caring heart uniquely qualify her for leadership.”
Dr. David Adelson
Adjunct Professor
“Now more than ever, we need an inclusive leader who welcomes greater member participation to make our chapter stronger.”
Dr. Nadia Swerdlow
Professor, English
“She dedicated herself to building a democratic department where everyone had opportunities to contribute and lead.”
Jose Isaias
Adjunct Professor
“We deserve a leader who stands for all faculty, full time and adjunct alike.”
Labina Ula
Adjunct Professor
“Patty brings empathy and fairness to every conversation. She understands the importance of community in our union.”
Obed Silva
Professor, English
“I have full confidence that Patty Godinez will listen to faculty concerns and fight for their rights.”
Ruth Chao
Adjunct Professor
Proud supporter of Patty Godinez for AFT 1521 leadership.
Sam Joseph
Adjunct Professor • Film Producer • Writer • Director • Award Winner
“Patty Godinez is caring and attentive to the needs of her colleagues. She is simply first rate.”
Amber Luna • Anna Morrison • Carlos Centeno • Christine Sepulveda • Dr. Angela Acosta • Dr. Davinder Sangha • Dr. Shirley Lewis • Dr. Shouhei Tanaka • Dr. Vernita Burrell • Elena Tinker Diaz • Fernando Mejia • Gannon Daniels • Grace Lee • Gustavo Contreras • Javier Marquez • Jenell Rae • Joanna Banderas • Joanna Flores • Lacy Evangelista • Lauren Figueroa • Lorena Madrigal • Maria “Soki” Quintero • Mary Contreras • Nadine Bermudez • Norma Perez Villanueva • Raeanna Gleason • Shana Pacheco • Tina Dominguez • Wendi Brown
A New Chapter for All of Us
Steady leadership. Transparent governance. Respect across ranks and disciplines.
Paid for by Patty Godinez for AFT 1521 Chapter President
Respect Is a Renewable Resource