NATIONAL OFFICER CANDIDATES
I have been here, working our Union issues on the National and Local Boards for four years and have served on over 16 philanthropic and civic boards. {ModineLegacy.com} My goal: Protect the cornerstones of our Union; a thriving Health Plan, preserving our residuals, enforcing contracts, safeguarding our pensions and as an original Member of the LA Local-Sexual Harassment Committee, ensuring safe working conditions for all. Accomplishing this requires greater inclusion, global leadership, transparency, truthfulness and sustainable prosperity. Joely Fisher and I are prepared to fulfill these goals and respectfully ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
02 Matthew Modine, National President
The current state of our Union is unacceptable; The Health Care disaster, the perverse approach to residuals, the failure to prevent absurd exclusivity provisions, paltry Sexual Harassment protections and so much more, it's clear that we need a new direction. I am determined to tackle these big problems and to work with Matthew Modine to lead our organization with truth and transparency. I’ve served on the National Board and on countless Committees. My mother, Connie Stevens served as your Secretary-Treasurer. I want to honor her and serve all of you. I ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
03 Joely Fisher, Secretary-Treasurer
LA NATIONAL BOARD CANDIDATES
Proud working member for 40+ years with 400+ credits. This has allowed me to have an extensive overview of our industry and what is needed for a sustainable career. As your Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA National Board Member, my guiding principle is to make sure we have the opportunity to earn a decent living with quality Healthcare and Pension. I have learned in these times Strong Voices are imperative. I will continue to take a Stand for You! It would be an honor to represent you. Vote MODINE•FISHER
106 Debbie Evans
In 2020, our current administration touted an historic contract. I was outraged. We all know that we can and should do better. I knew I had to get back into the boardroom. I ask for your vote for seats on both the National and Local Boards. I will dedicate my energy and passion to the real work of Committees and Administration which the issues require; strong and strategic negotiations, better protection on sets, world-class Health Care, support regarding self-taping, protecting our pensions, contract enforcement and more. 38 years in our Union, I am ready. Vote MODINE•FISHER
107 Joely Fisher
Like many of us, I’m not happy with the direction our Union is headed. The final straw for me was the collapsing of our Health Plan. Nearly 12,000 of our fellow sisters and brothers lost their SAG-AFTRA Health Insurance. We must do better in our contract negotiations. Renting our Los Angeles Offices at $6 million per year is crazy. I DO want to thank our current Los Angeles Board for standing up for us. It’s the National Board that needs attention. That’s why I’m stepping up to serve on the National Board. Vote MODINE*FISHER
110 Brad Garrett
SAG Ralph Morgan Award Honoree. Four terms as SAG’s 1st VP. Seventeen years as a SAG Board member and 4 years on the AFTRA board. Chaired SAG’s EEOC Committee. Served on over 7 contract negotiating teams. I’m running because the members have been poorly served by SAG-AFTRA., especially the appalling changes in our pension and health plans. Changes which disproportionately negatively impact older actors, women of all ages, performers with disabilities and performers of color. A greedy, thoughtless action taken by “our” elected and our former NED. Please Vote MODINE•FISHER
116 Anne-Marie Johnson
Throughout my 2 terms as your 2nd Vice-President, I’ve tried to lead with strength, honesty and compassion. We in Los Angeles have held the line against a National Board that is reckless, weak and incapable of working in the best interests of the membership. We were betrayed by our own Union regarding the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan. We must start negotiating from a position of strength and stop giving away hard fought for--and won--benefits. It’s time for all of us to come together and reestablish a union that will protect all of us. Vote MODINE•FISHER
118 David Jolliffe
I have been here, working our Union issues on the National and Local Boards for four years and have served on over 16 philanthropic and civic boards. {ModineLegacy.com} My goal: Protect the cornerstones of our Union; a thriving Health Plan, preserving our residuals, enforcing contracts, safeguarding our pensions and as an original Member of the LA Local-Sexual Harassment Committee, ensuring safe working conditions for all. Accomplishing this requires greater inclusion, global leadership, transparency, truthfulness and sustainable prosperity. Joely Fisher and I are prepared to fulfill these goals and respectfully ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
124 Matthew Modine
I am asking for your vote. SAG-AFTRA has surrendered so many of the hard - fought gains made by our predecessors that it’s becoming difficult to keep track. Your turn-a-round when you work on TV shows outside of LA - Gone. Travel days - no longer a work day with a benefit plan contribution. Background Actors - not covered by union protections where production is growing. Worst of all, the new merged Health Plan could not honor the commitment made to seniors. What’s next? Enough is Enough. Vote MODINE•FISHER and MembershipFirst.
125 Esai Morales
Joined SAG in 1961, now SAG-AFTRA. Performed as an actor in films, television, live TV, documentaries, and broadcast as a union professional. At all times I have worked only in productions that were union signatories. I have not always agreed with positions taken by our union in past negotiations, but I have always thought that our union acted in the best interests of its membership. However, recently, especially in 2020, I have become disappointed/concerned with the actions of what has become an unrecognizable Union to the one I joined years ago. We need change. Vote MODINE•FISHER
128 Stefanie Powers
I love being a screen actor. As glamorous as it looks, when you pull back the curtain there are decisions being made concerning performers that need serious attention. As a 40-year SAG-AFTRA member, it is my honor to step up to serve our Union membership. Helping people can be a difficult task, especially when people don't realize specifically what help they need. From Weak Contracts to safety on set, a Healthcare Plan in crisis and worry over our Pension Plans, we must be vigilant! I'm here to help and I ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
130 Sheryl Lee Ralph
The current National leadership has created an illusion of stability. The era of self-congratulations must end. We should never accept the notion that we are lucky to get what we get, while giving away hard-won benefits. Our contracts are negotiated with too much deference to our employers and not enough from the position of strength we performers actually hold. With 40 years of membership under my belt, it's time to serve. Remembering my mother, Patty Duke’s legacy as president of our union & with deep appreciation for her service, I respectfully ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
138 Sean Astin
I’m a proud SAG-AFTRA member. Being informed and educated about some concerns from my fellow members I strongly believe that all SAG-AFTRA MEMBERS need to be more involved. SAG-AFTRA is OUR UNION! We need to protect it and ourselves. The recent loss of SAG-AFTRA Health Care for 8,000+ senior performers, is Unacceptable. Contracts where we give up protections, like portal to portal that cuts our turn-a-round time - Unacceptable. Low rates for background performers - Unacceptable. I’m ready to do right by OUR UNION. Vote MODINE•FISHER
131 Michael Rapaport
It has been an honor to serve on almost 40 committees Nationally and Locally for the last 19 years. My experience has given me the insight to understand the needs of our membership, which is to make sure we negotiate the strongest contracts we can. We also need to do a better job enforcing those contracts and to provide the safest sets for our members to work on. I look forward to continuing my service in creating a strong union that you can rely on. With your help I know we can accomplish this. VOTE MODINE•FISHER www.janeworks.org
139 Jane Austin
“In 2019 our Local voted for change and the ruling regime has done everything in their power to punish us for it, including needlessly shutting our Locals down since March 2020.
Despite that, we used the forced downtime to educate, support, and empower our members through online Town Halls, and a new union literacy guide and website (solidarity.us).
With your continued support, emerging from the pandemic, we are in a position to rebuild our Local into one that serves all members, not just the highest earners.
Visit ShaanSharma.com for my report and Vote MODINE•FISHER”
133 Shaan Sharma
I always tell the truth when it’s time to hear the truth. The protections we have achieved don’t go nearly far enough. I've been fortunate to enjoy 40 years working in our industry, but I've also been the victim of sexual harassment and discrimination. I also suffered an extreme health emergency and know how critical it is to have our promised healthcare when that unforeseen moment comes. It was an honor to be presented with a Nobel Peace Summit Award for work with the HIV/AIDS crisis. Compassion and hard work are my commitment to you. Vote MODINE•FISHER
137 Sharon Stone
LA LOCAL OFFICER CANDIDATES
Throwing many of our senior performers off our SAG-AFTRA health plan was unconscionable, especially during a pandemic! We need strong, innovative leaders to lead the charge negotiating our contracts, ensuring the financial health of our Members and our Health and Pension Plans. As LA Local's EEOC's Chair, we initiated an event bringing the first Unconscious Bias panel to the Producers’s Guild. Five years later UB training is the industry standard. Vote for your LA Local leadership team: Jodi Long for President, the encyclopedic David Jolliffe and kick-ass Sheryl Lee Ralph as your Vice-Presidents. Vote MODINE•FISHER
01 Jodi Long, LA Local President
Throughout my 2 terms as your 2nd Vice-President, I’ve tried to lead with strength, honesty and compassion. We in Los Angeles have held the line against a National Board that is reckless, weak and incapable of working in the best interests of the membership. We were betrayed by our own Union regarding the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan. We must start negotiating from a position of strength and stop giving away hard fought for--and won--benefits. It’s time for all of us to come together and reestablish a union that will protect all of us. Vote MODINE•FISHER
04 David Jolliffe, LA Local VP
I love being a screen actor. As glamorous as it looks, when you pull back the curtain there are decisions being made concerning performers that need serious attention. As a 40-year SAG-AFTRA member, it is my honor to step up to serve our Union membership. Helping people can be a difficult task, especially when people don't realize specifically what help they need. From Weak Contracts to safety on set, a Healthcare Plan in crisis and worry over our Pension Plans, we must be vigilant! I'm here to help and I ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
06 Sheryl Lee Ralph, LA Local VP
LA LOCAL BOARD CANDIDATES
I’m a current LA Board member with serious concerns about our union. OUR HEALTH CARE - Needs better protection. 8K+ senior members lost coverage. Who will be next? OUR PENSIONS are 75% funded. We must safeguard our future. OUR CONTRACTS - We need better rates, better BG numbers and safety on sets for ALL performers. OUR RESIDUALS - Performers count on them. We cannot let them disappear. These and other issues are my concerns. If they are yours, respectfully, I need your vote. Thank You. Please Vote MODINE•FISHER and MembershipFirst.
08 Joe d’Angerio
MembershipFirst has an imminent opportunity to win 51% of the National Board. Then real change will begin.
Enough with weak contracts that didn’t put enough money into our Health Plan, resulting in thousands of Plan Participants losing their SAG-AFTRA insurance: SOSHealthPlan.com
Starting my 21st year on the National Board, I’m running Locally and stepping down as LA Local Vice-President to give brilliant David Jolliffe & Sheryl Lee Ralph their shot. Jodi Long will be a magnificent LA Local President.
Vote Matthew Modine National President & Joely Fisher National Secretary-Treasurer
Vote MODINE•FISHER
14 Frances Fisher
The reason for joining a union is that together we can achieve better wages, working conditions and benefits, than if divided. Under the current SAG-AFTRA president and Board majority, our union is polarized. There is no diversity of opinion on the National Committees or with benefit Plan Trustees. It is no wonder the Health Plan is in such trouble. It is no wonder the union cannot achieve better contracts. In order to change this sad state of affairs, we must change our leadership. I’m asking for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
24 Richard Hadfield
My father worked in a union. I’ve seen firsthand the benefits and protections his access to such a membership provided for our family. By watching him I’ve learned there is power in an engaged community and the importance of fighting together to achieve more. I desire to educate our community, bridge access to diverse new voices, and protect our members and their families. It would be an honor to serve in SAG-AFTRA leadership and work to advocate, exalt and preserve the value of our craft.
33 Amen Igbinosun
After graduating from The Yale School of Drama, I joined SAG in 1979. I served on the SAG Board, in the eighties. I have been currently serving on the SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Board for the past four years. I am very troubled by the direction our Union has been headed. The collapsing of our Health Plan, without warning, along with the way our current national leaders abandoned us, is something that can never happen again. I ask for you vote, so I can help get us back on track. VOTE MODINE•FISHER
41 Donna Lynn Leavy
Joined SAG 1982: Co-chair LA SAG-AFTRA Conservatory, Commercial Performers Committee, LA New Technology Committee. Co-Founder UNIONWORKING, grassroots organization striving to increase SAG-AFTRA union production, support Unions. Fully vested, Worked multiple contracts, Saved by Health Plan, Bone Marrow Transplant 2013--need better health and pension for all members. Blessed to be alive, auditioning, working. Help me continue paying it forward serving SAG-AFTRA Membership--listening, advocating for you in the Boardrooms. Attended all Local Board Meetings, most National Board Meetings. Together, we can do this. Vote MODINE•FISHER
48 Kevin McCorkle
The pandemic reinforced the importance of entertainment , stories and reliable information. It's what we do and society needs us! I'll advocate for fairer casting process, higher minimum background numbers and removing stand-ins from the count, locals parity, national coverage standardized classic car rates plus increased access for actors with disabilities. It's time to get some new energy and leadership in SAG-AFTRA, OUR union! I pledge to work with leadership and the new executive director for the meaningful gains and improvement to make this acting life better for all of us.
55 Richard R Olmsted
I love being a screen actor. As glamorous as it looks, when you pull back the curtain there are decisions being made concerning performers that need serious attention. As a 40-year SAG-AFTRA member, it is my honor to step up to serve our Union membership. Helping people can be a difficult task, especially when people don't realize specifically what help they need. From Weak Contracts to safety on set, a Healthcare Plan in crisis and worry over our Pension Plans, we must be vigilant! I'm here to help and I ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER MembershipFirst.com
62 Sheryl Lee Ralph
Our members still face chronic insecurity, shrinking paychecks, and unlivable residuals in Basic Cable and New Media. We need strong contracts, improved session fees, better health care and pensions, and a fair deal for background. We need transparent and accountable leadership that will advocate for and protect all of our members. With your help and engagement we can protect our futures. Vote MODINE•FISHER
72 Jonathan Taylor Thomas
I am incredibly proud to be a member of the Los Angeles Local. Throughout our Health Plan crisis, the leaders of our Local demonstrated courage, wisdom and compassion making sure that each and every member who had questions and concerns was heard. Unfortunately, for well over a year, the National leaders of this Union pointlessly cancelled all of our Local Committee meetings. As the entire country worked on zoom, we were shut down from on high. This is outrageous. I want to serve on our Local Board to vigorously advocate for our members. Vote MODINE•FISHER
82 Sean Astin
As a Union Broadcaster for over 30 years, and KTLA's entertainment reporter, I’ve had many occasions to hear from my fellow SAG-AFTRA Members about their concerns regarding the myriad issues facing all of us. I was troubled to hear that thousands of my fellow Union Members lost their health insurance. I rely on our insurance as do my four children. My voice in our Los Angeles Boardroom will be one of finding beneficial solutions. I ask for your vote to allow me to represent us in moving forward with both strength and integrity. Vote MODINE•FISHER
100 Sam Rubin - Broadcaster
MembershipFirst knows that unions are the only organized effort on the face of this planet whose sole purpose is the redistribution of greed. Greed tossed 11,750 senior performers from our Health Plan—mid Pandemic—despite the fact that, for decades, these very seniors paid to build it. Greed creates your teeny residuals. Greed is why your pension accrues at half the rate of your own paid employees. Confused? Concerned? Conflicted? Clear, coherent solutions are yours for the reading at MembershipFirst.com. Please vote. Please urge your friends to vote our entire MembershipFirst slate. Vote MODINE•FISHER
11 Susie Duff
In 2020, our current administration touted an historic contract. I was outraged. We all know that we can and should do better. I knew I had to get back into the boardroom. I ask for your vote for seats on both the National and Local Boards. I will dedicate my energy and passion to the real work of Committees and Administration which the issues require; strong and strategic negotiations, better protection on sets, world-class Health Care, support regarding self-taping, protecting our pensions, contract enforcement and more. 38 years in our Union, I am ready. Vote MODINE•FISHER
15 Joely Fisher
Why is there so much non-union commercial and VO work? Why is actors’ income still split into 2 pensions? I thought the merger was supposed to fix all this? “Stronger together” we were told. Many promises haven’t been fulfilled. It’s time to take inventory and decisive action. Vote MODINE•FISHER
25 Brian Hamilton
Throughout my 2 terms as your 2nd Vice-President, I’ve tried to lead with strength, honesty and compassion. We in Los Angeles have held the line against a National Board that is reckless, weak and incapable of working in the best interests of the membership. We were betrayed by our own Union regarding the SAG-AFTRA Health Plan. We must start negotiating from a position of strength and stop giving away hard fought for--and won--benefits. It’s time for all of us to come together and reestablish a union that will protect all of us. Vote MODINE•FISHER
35 David Jolliffe
After having now served as a local board member for the last four years, it’s clear we have a lot of work left to do. We need leaders who will fight for our health insurance, our residuals, and better contracts. We need these leaders to secure our pension and to make this union more effective for the entire membership. As your advocate, I’m always here to listen and to voice your concerns in the boardroom. For the real change we’ve been waiting for, Vote MODINE•FISHER
43 Joanna Leeds
I have been here, working our Union issues on the National and Local Boards for four years and have served on over 16 philanthropic and civic boards. {ModineLegacy.com} My goal: Protect the cornerstones of our Union; a thriving Health Plan, preserving our residuals, enforcing contracts, safeguarding our pensions and as an original Member of the LA Local-Sexual Harassment Committee, ensuring safe working conditions for all. Accomplishing this requires greater inclusion, global leadership, transparency, truthfulness and sustainable prosperity. Joely Fisher and I are prepared to fulfill these goals and respectfully ask for your vote. Vote MODINE•FISHER
50 Matthew Modine
I believe in being a voice of reason and a voice of dissent. I lost my Lifetime Medical after earning it for 28 years and I am livid. I am angry at what complacency can do when those in charge preserve the status quo rather than fight. There is NO excuse for this – it is a betrayal plain and simple. I am committed to fighting for you as I have for over 9 years now. I have served on the Local Board and been on 5 Negotiating Committees. Thank you. Vote MODINE•FISHER
56 Peggy Lane O’Rourke
I am not returning as your LA President, but am thrilled that our powerful local has Jodi Long running to replace me. Jodi is a local EEOC Chair, served on the Actor’s Executive Committee of the Academy, is a current Emmy nominee, and past President of Visual Communications, which produces the LA Asian Film Festival. We are alarmed by SAGAFTRA’s eroding contracts, disastrous financial mismanagement and the dictatorship of the National President, who used Covid to silence opposition. Please RE-ELECT our most needed sage, DAVID JOLLIFFE, and welcome SHERYL LEE RALPH as LA VP’s! VOTE MODINE•FISHER
64 Patricia Richardson
Proud LA Board Member. Committees: I Chair LA Womens. We are Pushing to protect our jobs by removing our ages from IMDB and numerous Women-Supportive Issues. Chair LA Host – Throwing the glitteriest parties ever!Chair IC Oversight Subcommittee – pushing for equity & inclusion in the new field of Intimacy Coordinators.Member President’s Task Force on Sexual Harassment; LA GAPP, LA Sexual Harassment & LA Communications Committees.In my “spare time” I work non-stop to fight for the return of a quality union healthplan. Vote #ChessyForever! Vote MODINE•FISHER
76 Lisa Ann Walter
What does it mean to be a local board member? It means you show up to every meeting. It means you serve on the local committees. It means you support and participate in the events that those committees organize. And most importantly you listen to what the members are saying and you advocate for what they want in the boardroom. This is what service as a board member means to me and I promise to continue doing that so that SAG-AFTRA can represent the needs and interests of its members. VOTE MODINE•FISHER. www.janeworks.org
83 Jane Austin
I am a platinum selling recording artist, Tony nominated Broadway actor, songwriter, and author. I have appeared in countless television shows and specials as a singing guest artist, and have been a member of SAG-AFTRA for 40 years. I am eager to get into the boardroom and help change the landscape for recording artists in a positive direction to be better protected by our union. Vote MODINE•FISHER
102 Sam Harris - Singer
As one of the Silence Breakers who spoke out against Harvey Weinstein early on, I am passionate about supporting and protecting performers on set and beyond. As Vice Co-Chair of the Sag-Aftra LA Committee on Sexual Harassment, I continue to prioritize the safety of our members. Being a major voice of the #MeToo movement ignited my desire for change. We must do better: Better protection for members, stronger contracts, more residuals and a comprehensive health plan that serves us all. Members first! Vote MODINE•FISHER
12 Caitlin Dulany
One of the most important things in my life is our beloved union. It has been the backbone of stability and security for me, my family and hopefully for all of you who have worked so hard to become members. Some of the decisions made by our current leadership have shaken my confidence and trust. We need transparency, honesty and information to educate and empower our membership. I am currently serving on our National Board of Directors and would like to serve our Local here in LA. Please consider me. Vote MODINE•FISHER
21 Elliott Gould
SAG-AFTRA threw our seniors off the Health Plan. During COVID! Whatever happened to, “We Take Care of Our Own”? Our current National Leaders tried to avoid taking responsibility, by falsely claiming that SAG-AFTRA has nothing to do with the Health Plan. UNTRUE. SAG-AFTRA seats the Trustees. SAG-AFTRA negotiates the contracts that fund the Health Plan. It was we MembershipFirst Los Angeles Board Members who stood up and fought back. We’re wasting $6 million to RENT our Los Angeles Offices. It’s nearly impossible for Background Actors to qualify for Pension-Health. Let’s change the dynamic. Vote MODINE•FISHER
27 Samantha Hartson
I remain committed to ending the toxic culture of manipulation and non-transparency that defines our current national leadership. The deceptions and poor decision-making led to over 11,000 people losing their SAG-AFTRA health plan coverage, just 2 weeks after pushing a subpar contract that they promised would "keep the plans healthy." Where is the accountability? This union needs strong leadership post-pandemic. We are so close to reclaiming this union for the membership. Help me get us to that goal by voting for MATTHEW MODINE for President and JOELY FISHER for Secretary-Treasurer, and all membershipfirst.com candidates.
36 Matt Kavanaugh
As a proud working SAG-AFTRA & AEA Member for over 50 years, a professional Performing Artist, an active Union supporter, elected official and multiple committee member and/or chair, I continue to fight for higher wages, guaranteed Health/Pension plans, safer working conditions, open work borders (domestic and international), diversity, Seniors, Dancers and the LGBTQ community. Mega-corporations with evolving technology have taken advantage of our contracts, residuals and health care. We need complete transparency to get our Union back on track, and stronger lucrative contracts for a respectable and sustainable livelihood. Vote MODINE•FISHER
46 Anthony Marciona
It has been my privilege to serve you as a LA Local Board member.
Our hard work, in what is the largest local, pays the bills and keeps the lights on for members of this union. Under the current SAG-AFTRA President, the will of the LA Local membership, which voted for change is 2019, was subverted and virtually shut down by the current President. It wasn’t COVID, it was a power grab. We must send a message that this will not stand. Enough is Enough. Vote MODINE•FISHER and MembershipFirst.
52 Esai Morales
I'm a two-time cancer survivor and a working actor for almost 30 years. I know how important our health benefits are and how hard they are to earn. That's why during 5 major negotiations I've fought to improve our contracts, protect our plans, increase our residuals, and make benefits accessible for all. As chair of both the National and LA Background Actors Committees, I've worked hard for BG issues. Background needs a permanent board seat. We need contracts that support everyone. We need leaders who'll fight for you. I ask for your support. Vote MODINE•FISHER
57 Ron Ostrow
Dreamer, journey-woman actress, mother, intimacy coordinator. I am here in pursuit of equitable pay and harassment-free work environments. Ones where artists can thrive embracing the spectrum of our gender identities, race, abilities, and sexual orientations. I serve as Co-Vice Chair of the LA Committee on Sexual Harassment and have trained to become a certified intimacy coordinator. #MeToo bravely paved the way, but the work has just begun. Child actors deserve far greater protections, our Code-of-Conduct lacks consequences for infractions. Let's stand together and strengthen our collective bargaining power for fairer representation of all members. Vote MODINE•FISHER
68 Sarah Scott
Do you feel your union advocates for your best interests? Or do you feel left out, uninformed, or marginalized? I believe SAG-AFTRA can be more transparent and work harder for you. As an on-screen and voice actor I’ve worked 11 union contracts this last year. I’m a military veteran, former test pilot, and university administrator with the experience, skills, and motivation to enact positive change on behalf of fellow performers. I want to educate members and partners, negotiate with strength, organize more work, and support performer’s needs. Let’s try a fresh perspective. Vote MODINE•FISHER
80 Zeke Alton
I’ve had the privilege of being in this business for many years and no time in the future will I be retiring. I can’t because SAG-AFTRA continues to give away so much of what we worked so hard for. We used to get wonderful residuals, not now. Pension imbalances with staff - this is not right. I also want to protect future performers' P&H benefits. I'm running with Membership First again because we will fight for you and I will be right on top of that Rose. MODINE•FISHER
92 Joanna Cassidy
Proud working member for 40+ years with 400+ credits. This has allowed me to have an extensive overview of our industry and what is needed for a sustainable career. As your Los Angeles SAG-AFTRA National Board Member, my guiding principle is to make sure we have the opportunity to earn a decent living with quality Healthcare and Pension. I have learned in these times Strong Voices are imperative. I will continue to take a Stand for You! It would be an honor to represent you. Vote MODINE•FISHER
13 Debbie Evans
SAG-AFTRA 1974; Authored convention resolutions incentivizing casting women, BIPOC, disabilities, seniors, LGBTQ+; another to establish Local Committees on Sexual Harassment. Founder/Chair of LA's championing member-to-member complaint change from 6 months to 10 years, more meaningful reform needed. Chair LA-GAPP; Member President's Sexual Harassment Workgroup, Women's, Seniors; Founded first W&W Caucus (2019) on Sexual Harassment. TimesUp, RAINN speaker. Deeply disturbed in Boardrooms last 4 years. Members concerns MUST be heard! Working for safer sets, living wages guaranteed by residuals; health care and pensions that don’t disappear. Vote MODINE•FISHER
23 Pamela Guest
An advocate for background actors and stand-ins, I ask for your vote to represent you in the LA Local. As someone who has been a background actor, stand-in, photo double, stunt performer and actor; I understand the difficulties and need for change. I will try to continue to fight for every SAG-AFTRA member! Vote MODINE•FISHER
31 Jennae Hoving
Since receiving my SAG card in 2001, I’ve been proud to call myself an actor and am grateful for a union that allows me to make a living doing what I love. However, during that time, our industry has changed, but our union has not been able to keep up. While television today provides more opportunity, actors deal with outdated contracts that must be amended and brought up to date IMMEDIATELY. It is IMPERATIVE that your local board members are working actors who have a pulse on this ever changing industry. Vote MODINE•FISHER
40 Eric Ladin
We work for years. And as artists, we work with pleasure as we go. But pleasure or no, we carry the expectation that rest, when it comes, will not be fraught with greater difficulty than necessary. That expectation is based on history, and on promises made by those we trust. We measure these promises today, finding them unkept, and knowing that the years to come will bring ever greater effort to break us. If we are to pass a recognizable SAG–AFTRA down to those who follow, we need to act now to protect her. Vote MODINE•FISHER
47 A Martinez
Union member since 1955 (age 3), doing commercials, singing, principal work and background. 2017 and 2019 Convention Delegate. Co-Chair of M.O.V.E and Chair of Open Board Meeting Committees. Communications Director of MembershipFirst. SAG-AFTRA is unrecognizable from the union I knew most of my career. We must restore the protections a union should provide-more money, safer working conditions, strong health and pension plans. Vote MODINE•FISHER
53 Gaye Nelson
Originally designed to be run by its membership, SAG-AFTRA has become weakened by the loss of members' participation. I fear that we may be in peril of losing not only our constituency, but the very foundations of this Union. We need good and safe working conditions, a strong and restored health and pension plan, higher minimum rates commensurate with inflation, greater participation in the new forms of exhibition, distribution, and sales of our work, so future generations of Union members are able to call their work a profession, not an avocation. Vote MODINE•FISHER
60 Stefanie Powers
In 2019 our Local voted for change and the ruling regime has done everything in their power to punish us for it, including needlessly shutting our Locals down since March 2020.
Despite that, we used the forced downtime to educate, support, and empower our members through online Town Halls, and a new union literacy guide and website (solidarity.us).
With your continued support, emerging from the pandemic, we are in a position to rebuild our Local into one that serves all members, not just the highest earners.
Visit ShaanSharma.com for my report and Vote MODINE•FISHER
69 Shaan Sharma
Incumbent LA Local Board member, National Board Alternate, current Technology Chair, Stunt & Safety Co-Chair. 8200 Seniors kicked off their promised lifetime medical. Reasons? 4 failed contract negotiations, poor management skills of Gabrielle Carteris. Vote her entire party out, your pension & healthcare is at stake. How many of you lost healthcare? Time for leadership that has the backbone to fight for strong contracts. Time for Love, Forgiveness, Diversity, the Divine Feminine, Inclusion, Mentorships & Opportunities. A new Paradigm. There is no wealth in the material. VOTE MODINE•FISHER
81 Pete Antico
I became a SAG-AFTRA union member when I was just 8 years old. 20 years of membership later, I want to be more than that - I want to be a voice for my generation in this union. Not only have I worked steadily as an actor my whole life, I have also directed two features, and produced three. As a board member, I will fight for the protection of our craft, our jobs, our health, and our livelihoods. @jillianclare
94 Jillian Clare
ENDORSED INDEPENDENT
Thirty plus+ years in television. NO BS and contract savvy. An advocate for actors since Founding, The Actors’ Network (Business Organization) in 1991. Staunch independent and as a core member of @UnionWorking (Grass-roots, non-partisan, solution-based entity), I ONLY care about intelligent solutions. I carry no one’s water or wear anyone’s T-shirt. We MUST win the next (2) Commercial / Theatrical negotiation cycles or we’re in trouble. END this faction-ism. The time is NOW! “Together We Work.” Committees: Theatrical Negotiation, L.A. Organizing (Co-Chair), L.A. Conservatory (Vice-Chair), L.A. GRC & Technology. Get on board. WE ARE THE UNION!
77 Kevin E West - Local Board & 331 Delegate
LA CONVENTION DELEGATE CANDIDATES
145 JOE D'ANGERIO
147 LAUREN DE MIRANDA
151 WILL DINSMOOR
153 HOLLY DORFF
154 SUSIE DUFF
155 CAITLIN DULANY
163 ALANNA FOX
165 ELISA GABRIELLI
166 JILL GALBRAITH
169 BRAD GARRETT
172 ANDREA GEONES
176 SHARON GLESS
178 ROCHELLE LYNN GOPLEN
180 ALANA GRACE
183 ELIZABETH GUEST
185 PAMELA GUEST
186 ARON HADDAD
187 RICHARD HADFIELD
188 BRIAN HAMILTON
192 SAMANTHA HARTSON
197 LAUREN HENNING
205 AMEN IGBINOSUN
207 HEIDI JAMES
208 MARY ELLEN JENNINGS
215 MATT KAVANAUGH
217 MOBIN KHAN
218 STEVE KNOLL
219 JEN KOBER
222 ERIC LADIN
225 DONNA LYNN LEAVY
227 JOANNA LEEDS
237 ANTHONY MARCIONA
238 RICK MARKMAN
239 A MARTINEZ
240 KEVIN MCCORKLE
210 DAVID JOLLIFFE
214 SOHM KAPILA
246 MARILYN MONROVIA
247 JEAN MONTANTI
249 ESAI MORALES
250 MAURY MORGAN
254 GAYE NELSON
257 CHHAYA NENE
262 PEGGY LANE O'ROURKE
261 RICHARD R OLMSTED
264 RON OSTROW
265 LAURIE PALADINO
268 PHIL PAROLISI
272 LAUREN PETERSON
278 ASHLEY PLATZ
279 STEFANIE POWERS
281 SHERYL LEE RALPH
282 PATRICK RANDOLPH
285 JAVIN REID
291 ALAN ROSENBERG
296 AL SAPIENZA
292 JONATHAN ROUMIE
299 SARAH SCOTT
301 SHAAN SHARMA
302 NIK SHRINER
311 ALANA COLLINS STEWART
314 SHARON STONE
320 ERIN TILLMAN
325 BILLY VERA
328 LISA ANN WALTER
339 BEN ZELEVANSKY
340 CHERI ADAMS
343 ZEKE ALTON
347 SEAN ASTIN
348 JANE AUSTIN
350 SHONDRELLA AVERY
352 STEVEN BARR
357 GINA BELAFONTE
378 CARLEASE BURKE
359 JORDAN BELFI
384 RACHELLE CARSON-BEGLEY
364 DAVID BLUE
391 JILLIAN CLARE
365 NIKITA BOGOLYUBOV
405 SONDRA CURRIE
370 STEVE BOZAJIAN
406 JON CURRY
376 MICHAEL BRUEN
409 SAM RUBIN - Broadcaster
411 DONNA RUSSO - Dancer
413 SAM HARRIS - Singer
420 DEBBIE EVANS - Stunt
421 MARIE FINK - Stunt
426 HENRY KINGI, JR. - Stunt
160 CAROLE ELLIOT
174 ELLIOT GHERTNER
252 BILL MUMY
158 MAGGIE EGAN
184 NICHOLAS GUEST
190 GREGORY HARRISON
193 CUPID HAYES
198 LOUIS HERTHUM
203 JENNAE HOVING
211 LORIS ANNE JONES
213 CALVIN JUNG
231 BARRY LIVINGSTON
232 LANCE A LOTT
241 CHRISTOPHER MCDANIEL
263 MARY OSTROW
255 NICOLE LEANN NELSON
277 MARK PLANAS
286 SY RICHARDSON
287 ROBIN RIKER
317 RENEE TAYLOR
307 ARNE STARR
393 DAVID CLENNON
404 ERIN CUMMINGS
407 WENDY E. CUTLER
355 SHOSHANA BEAN
253 EILEEN MUMY
356 GRAHAM BECKEL
260 ASHLEY NICOLE OLES
345 JENNIFER LYNN ANDERSEN
392 CYNTHIA LEA CLARK
380 DYAN CANNON
379 LYNNE DENISE BURNETT
M1 Convention Delegate Candidates not pictured:
157 CATHERINE EADS
162 LARRY FINE
269 JACK PATTERSON
330 NAOMI WATSON
349 RACHEL AUTUMN
366 ANASTASIA BOISSIER
OTHER NATIONAL BOARD CANDIDATES
I have been a SAG member since 2004 and Hawaii resident since 2006. I am concerned about our future and it's time for me to step up. We need strong leadership to unite us and tackle the issues we currently face - diminishing health care, securing fair wages and residuals and negotiating a constantly evolving New Media platform. I will use my voice to listen to and advocate for local based actors to have more opportunities to thrive and succeed doing what they love at home. Please join me in voting for Matthew Modine, Joely Fisher and MembershipFirst.com candidates. Aloha!
Henry Ian Cusick - Hawaii
For your consideration: as your Philadelphia National Board Member, my guiding principle will be to make sure we have the opportunity to earn a decent living with quality Healthcare and Pension. I will elect qualified Trustees. I will ensure we are represented Nationally. Imagine what we could do together. Let's create a team in PHILADELPHIA. It would be an honor to represent you. We must carry a team spirit to the National level! I am eager to serve. Please Vote MODINE•FISHER and Please Vote JULIE STACKHOUSE. Let's get to work!
Julie Stackhouse - Philadelphia
Please vote for Mitchell Bobrow. I will fight in the National Board room for Nevada. Office in Nevada - Reopen our office with a state-of-the-art media studio, available to all members. Nevada Production - Work with Nevada state to secure tax incentives to get more productions/work. Health Care - Needs better protection. 8000 senior members lost coverage. Stop further erosion. Background Actors - We need a bigger zone, more Background jobs, and safer sets. Pensions - 75% funded. Get it back to 100% Residuals - Performers count on them. Let’s keep them. Any Questions: 702-660-7750 or bobrowlv@gmail.com
Mitchell Bobrow - Nevada
For your consideration: I present my experience as an actor and activist for the position of SAG-AFTRA New York National Board Member. Having graduated from Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama and having achieved my fame performing on Broadway before starting a solo career as a singer and actor, I now seek to support my fellow singers and Union family by giving back through service. My passion has been rewarded with a Tony, a Grammy and an Emmy. I know firsthand our collective value and will push for equality. I am an idealist. Vote MODINE•FISHER www.IDEALNY.us
Billy Porter - New York
SAG-AFTRA needs to keep up with the rapid advancements of technology. We must modernize residual formulas, dissolve New Media contracts and create new contracts that will remain strong regardless of how our future content is viewed. We need a union & President that is HIGH-PRINCIPLED, will FIGHT for us, have our best interests at heart, ENFORCE our contracts and stop productions from undermining the terms of our collectively bargained agreements. I am a working union stuntman. I support Matthew Modine. Together we will fight for ALL MEMBERS to ensure that our rights & our future is protected.
Heath Hensley - New Mexico
As New England SAG-AFTRA National Board Member, I will be dedicated to improving the quality of OUR membership. Trustees ensure our PENSIONS and HEALTHCARE are safeguarded: I’ll VOTE for QUALIFIED TRUSTEES who will put our best interests forward and have the foresight to PROTECT OUR ASSETS. As part of SAG-AFTRA’s National Organizing Committee and Young Performer’s Committee I continue to be a strong voice in the National Boardrooms. LET’S CREATE OPPORTUNITIES! Contact 781-789-3145 chuckslavin@me.com Always available for you, the members - PLEASE SUPPORT all candidates at www.NewEnglandFirst.com REPRESENTATION MATTERS. Shout out to our Union families & remembering those we’ve lost.
Chuck Slavin - New England
30+ year member; also writer, director, producer so I understand other perspectives. Want to give a bigger voice to the Chicago market, pound for pound Americas greatest Actor city! We pay our dues. Could they be spent more efficiently on our behalf? I’ll be asking that and more. Want to hear from members what they think the Guild’s priorities should be. I will be responsive to and seek to act on that input. SAG AFTRA does a lot of good things for us but could benefit from reasonable course corrections. It’s my turn to serve. Thanks for the look.
DB Sweeney - Chicago