We are members of SEIU Local 521 representing every region of our local, united in strengthening our union by investing in steward training, expanding their ranks, and providing the support needed to address workplace challenges. Together, we are committed to winning strong, member-driven contracts that support families, improve services, and hold bad bosses accountable. Our vision for 2025 and beyond are to protect vital benefits like healthcare and pensions, advocate for safer working conditions, and amplify our collective voice on policies impacting members and their jobs. Through union advocacy and the fight for justice, we support our communities and essential services.

521 Members United Officer candidates

RE-elect
RIKO MENDEZ

For CHIEF ELECTED OFFICER (CEO)

Re-elect
Mullissa Willette

For President

Re-Elect
Riley Talford

For First Vice-President

Re-elect
Tammy Dhanota

For Region 1
Vice President

Re-elect
Alicia Metters

For Region 2
Vice President

Re-Elect
Eric Schwarzentraub

For Region 3
Vice President

Debbie Acosta

For Region 4
Vice President

Re-elect
ALICIA ALEMAN

For REGION 5
Vice President

Re-elect
Katherine Selover

For
Treasurer

Patricia moran

For
Secretary

521 Members United Trustees & delegate CANDIDATES

  • Ferdie Centeno

    For Trustee At-Large

  • Tania Salinas

    For Trustee At-Large

  • Trevor Gillis

    For Region 1 Trustee

  • Karyn Clark

    For Region 3 Trustee

  • Rosario Romero

    For Region 5 Trustee

  • Andre Oliveira

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Andrew Pham

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Stacy Schmidt

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Ayanna Vanderbilt

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Pa Chang

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Jesus Canchola

    For Santa Clara County Delegate

  • Elsa Lopez

    For San Jose Composite Delegate

  • Maisha Willis

    For San Jose Composite Delegate

  • Greg Lorenzi

    For Momentum Chapter Delegate

  • Kellie Guevara

    For Santa Clara County Office of Education Delegate

  • Isabel Okere

    For Santa Clara County Office of Education

  • Yvette Carreon

    For Monterey County Delegate

  • Cynthia Benitez

    For Santa Cruz County Delegate

  • Lucia Sapiens

    For Fresno County Delegate

  • Laura Escobedo

    For City of Bakersfield Delegate

  • Mary D. Hernandez

    For Kern County Delegate

  • Deon Duffey

    For Kern County Delegate

  • George Martinez

    For Kern County Delegate

  • Todd Carey

    For Kern Medical Delegate

  • Ana Palacio

    For Kern Medical Delegate

  • John Sanders

    For Tulare County Delegate

  • Andrea Longoria

    For Tulare County Delegate

  • Esmeralda Nava

    For Santa Cruz County Delegate

  • Mercedes Segura

    For San Mateo County Delegate

  • Renee Crawford

    For Stanislaus County Delegate

  • Molly Rodriguez

    Molly Rodriguez

    For Stanislaus County Delegate

  • Anita Vicini

    For CCPU Delegate

  • Isabel Cardenas

    For CCPU Delegate

  • Eduviguez "Vicki" Ramirez

    For CCPU Delegate

  • Iris Magaña

    For CCPU Delegate

  • Carol Garvey

    For Retiree Delegate

  • Laura Basua

    For Retiree Delegate

  • Arvelia Cooper

    For AFRAM Caucus Delegate

  • Rachel Subega

    For Latino Caucus Delegate

  • Bella Barela

    For APALA Caucus Delegate

Make your vote count

DEADLINE TO CAST YOUR VOTE

All ballots must be received by the independent election contractor, Unilect, at the designated P.O. Box by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, February 7th

RECEIVING YOUR BALLOT PACKAGE

On Wednesday, January 8, the independent election contractor, Unilect, will mail SEIU 521 members in good standing a ballot, ballot instructions, a return envelope, and the language of the proposed Bylaws amendment.

DIDN’T RECEIVE A BALLOT?

If you do not receive a ballot package in the mail by January 15 or you have spoiled your ballot, and are in need of a replacement, you should call Unilect’s Duplicate Ballot Request Call Center at 1-866-466-6455.