AFSCME Business Agent for EAP and EA – Tina Acree

Employees Association of Professionals – EAP

  • President – Julie Morgan, RN
  • Vice President – Jessica Lichtig-Groom, RN
  • Secretary – Cara Ballan, RN
  • Treasurer – Abby Thomas, RN

Employees Association – EA

  • President – Sheila Coble
  • Vice President – Isela Cabrera
  • Secretary – Heather Armstrong
  • Treasurer – OPEN POSITION
  • Member at Large – Christy Lukas
Julie Morgan, RN
Julie Morgan, RNPresident

Hello, my name is Julie Morgan and I am your Union President for the Employee’s Association of Professionals at Tahoe Forest Health District. Previously, I served on the Board as the secretary. During that time, I learned so much about the Union and about our District. I am grateful to be able to continue on the board with the amazing team we have in place. I have lived in Truckee since 1998 and have worked at Tahoe Forest in the Emergency Department since 2008. I have twins who attend Truckee High and will be graduating in just a few weeks… I love the summers here in Tahoe and enjoy paddle boarding and hiking with our dog. I learned this winter that I don’t love shoveling snow every day!!! But then, I think we all learned that this winter. My goal as your president is to work diligently to represent all our members and to focus on ensuring us all a work-life balance that allows each of us to enjoy our jobs.

Jessica Lichtig-Groom, RN
Jessica Lichtig-Groom, RNVice President
Hi, my name is Jessica Lichtig-Groom. I have been working at Tahoe Forest for almost two years
in the outpatient environment. I started at the RIC and currently work at the Pediatrics clinic. I
joined the union efforts to help negotiate the incorporation of the MSCs into the current MOU.
During the process I became fluent in the current MOU and how it applies to both inpatient and
outpatient employees. I joined the EAP board to help continue to strengthen our workplace and
employee rights. I am excited to help support our TFH community members in this new role.
Abby Thomas
Abby ThomasTreasurer
Cara Ballan
Cara BallanSecretary

Employees Association board

Sheila Coble
Sheila CoblePresident
Hi, my name is Sheila Coble. I am an OB Tech in Labor and Delivery. I have been with the Tahoe Forest Hospital for about 9 years. I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and have resided in the Truckee area since 2010. I am a family person with three children ages 17, and twin 3 year old boys. I enjoy crafting with sublimation and epoxy/resin, camping, paddle boarding and anything that brings the family together. I see TFH employees as an extended family. I joined the union as your EA president to help ensure the TFH family is well represented and aware of their employee rights. I want to provide education to all employees and ensure equality and balance. I believe in our health system, and I will strive to ensure we continue to provide amazing care under fair and supportive working conditions.
Isela Cabrera
Isela CabreraVice President
My name is Isela I have been with Tahoe Forest for almost 4 years. I currently work as a Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Office which I enjoy very much. I am currently working on my GE with the ultimate goal to obtain my BSN. I moved to Truckee Ca in 2005 and have been here since. On my free time I enjoy being outdoors either hiking, kayaking, traveling, or exploring nature. Growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American, I often found myself un-informed, under represented, and unaware of basic rights. I strongly believe that every single employee deserves equal opportunities, security, stability, and quality working conditions. As your EA Vice President my goal is to represent every member of this district to be treated equally and have a work-life balance so that they enjoy their job as much as I do!
Heather Armstrong
Heather ArmstrongSecretary
Secretary
Tina Acree
Tina AcreeAFSCME Business Agent
Hello, my name is Tina Acree and I am the AFSCME Business Agent for the Employee’s Association of Professionals at Tahoe Forest Health District. I have worked as a Business Agent with AFSCME for the last 18 years and prior to this, I was with CWA for 8 years. I have a BS in Political Science and History with a minor in Education from UCSC and a MS in Business Administration from UOP. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the EAP Board and the Members in this beautiful District. Working together as a team we will focus on realistic solutions, common sense goals for the Membership as a whole, understanding the four corners of your contract and its impacts, empowering Member through education, and building strength and unity through participation. With active participation and unification EAP will be successful!