Including Worker’s Compensation, Maternity, FMLA, and Leaves of Absence
Tools & Resources
Download the Benefits Committee Member duties and responsibilities
Who Do I Contact?
For assistance, contact any member of your Local Benefits Committee. You can find a list of Committee Members on your Local Council Committees page. For your convenience, a list of Committee Chairs and links to the Local Committee lists are below.
ANC
Debi Wallstrom
Tallee Wellman-Ullom
Maki Bogart
anc.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
View the ANC Committee List >>
LAX
Ava McWilliams Ellington
lax.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
View the LAX Committee List >>
PDX
Ann LaRue
pdx.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
View the PDX Committee List >>
SAN
Sonia Quackenbush
san.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
SEA
Kathy O’Malley
sea.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SEA Committee List >>
SFO
Julie Pearson
sfo.benefits.chair@afaalaska.org
View the SFO Committee List >>
MEC
Dianna Ripley, MEC Chairperson
benefits@afaalaska.org
Links
- AS Benefits Website AS Log-In
- F/A Benefits Handbook AS Log-In
- National Group Protection (Supplemental Benefits)
Committee News
View the Benefits Committee news archives
Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairpersons
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants We’re excited to introduce the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairpersons for the upcoming MEC Officer term. They’ll begin transitioning into their roles over the next few weeks and officially start their terms on January 1, 2026. Below, you’ll find brief biographies that highlight their […]
Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee Chairperson positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After […]
Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Interviews—December 2025
This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants In accordance with Article VI.C of the AFA Alaska MEC Policy and Procedure Manual, the terms of office for the MEC Committee Chairpersons and other MEC-level positions align with those of the MEC Officers. Since the current term for the MEC Officers will conclude on December 31, […]
Health Benefits Coverage & Staffing Adjustment Leaves
Benefits Committee Our Benefits Committee has been notified that there are multiple issues with health benefits coverage for those returning from staffing adjustment leaves (SAL). If you are on a staffing adjustment leave or have recently returned from one, please be aware of the following. Re-Enrolling After A Leave While we disagree that one should […]
Benefits Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2023
Benefits Committee On Tuesday, October 24, representatives from our Local AFA Benefits Committees met to discuss their ongoing work related to Flight Attendant work-related benefits, including insurance, maternity, worker’s compensation, and leave of absence programs. Representing you at the meeting were Deb Wallstrom (ANC), Kathy O’Malley (SEA), Ann LaRue (PDX), Julie Pearson (SFO), Majo Tanco, […]
