CSEA Membership Committee
Welcome to the CSEA family!
CSEA is committed to improving the lives of our members, students, and community. We are thrilled that you are now part of the CSEA Chapter 289, Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) chapter. Union membership means we are stronger together and can collectively negotiate for better pay, health benefits, and retirement security.
What next?
There are incredible benefits to being a member of our chapter and numerous ways for you to get involved! Below is information on all that being a member of CSEA has to offer.
Chapter Meetings
Get involved and stay up to date on issues affecting our members. Chapter meetings are usually held at 12 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, except for July and August. Email announcements are sent out to all unit members with the meeting agenda. Members have one hour of release time to attend these meetings.
Leadership Opportunities
Want to serve on campus committees or participate in CSEA leadership? Fill out this form to express your interest in further involvement.
Site Representatives
Reach out to the site representative in your area if you have questions that are specific to your department or job duties
Union Stewards
Reach out to a union steward for support if you have concerns that disciplinary measures may be taken against you.
Further Resources

Click on a link to learn more about what CSEA offers members
Questions? Reach out to the CSEA Membership Committee
Barbara Smith - bsmith11@pipeline.sbcc.edu (Co-Chair)
Cheryl Brown - clbrown1@pipeline.sbcc.edu (Co-Chair)
Sherie Brinley Higgins - sehiggins@pipeline.sbcc.edu (Co-Chair)
CC Martinez- clcontrerasmartin@pipeline.
Chantille Marquez - cmmarquez6@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Cindy Salazar - cdsalazar@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Cristina Garcia Otero - cbgarciaotero@pipeline.sbcc.
Jason Thornell - jsthornell@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Josie Tapia - jctapia@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Liz Auchincloss - eeauchinclos@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Regina Reese - rareese@pipeline.sbcc.edu
Sara Volle - srvolle@pipeline.sbcc.edu