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What Does This Committee Do?
The EAP is a support service provided by Flight Attendants for Flight Attendants, their families, and partners.  EAP peer representatives are trained to provide three distinct, but interrelated, service that include assessment, support, and referral services, professional standards, and critical incident response.

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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assessment, Support, and Referral Services
    • Assist members in identifying and developing an action plan to address personal and work-related concerns
    • Provide support to a troubled flight attendant (TFA) during the problem resolution process
    • When professional services or resources are required, identify an appropriate referral(s) and facilitates the TFA’s successful linkage to it
  • Professional Standards
    • Offer a range of conflict resolution strategies, skills, and support to help co-workers resolve disputes among themselves without the need of management intervention
  • Critical Incident Response
    • Offer and/or coordinate a range of critical incident stress management services to promote and accelerate recovery in the aftermath of traumatic and/or critical incidents, both on and off the job
Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The EAP and Professional Standards Committee is available to help you with:

  • Personal and work problems
  • Support after a critical incident
  • Assistance in conflict situations with coworkers (F/A and pilots)

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Who Do I Contact?

For assistance, contact any member of your Local EAP 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

Bonnie Walters
anc.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the ANC Committee List >>

LAX

Ava McWilliams Ellington
lax.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the LAX Committee List >>

PDX

Contesa Diaz-Nicolaidis
pdx.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the PDX Committee List >>

SAN

Rex Hampton
san.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SAN Committee List >>

SEA

Andrea Korican
sea.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SEA Committee List >>

SFO

Jody Ventura
sfo.eap.chair@afaalaska.org

View the SFO Committee List >>

MEC

Melanie Buker
Elizabeth Dillon
eap@afaalaska.org
(949) 470-0493

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Committee News

View the EAP Committee news archives

Using Apps to Support New Year Wellness Goals

Posted: January 9, 2026

The start of a new year often brings renewed goals around improved physical and mental well-being. Many people use apps to help with these goals. Here are some popular free wellness apps to try this year that can support your health, sleep, and daily routines. Most have strong free features, and some offer additional options […]

Staying Balanced During The Holidays

Posted: December 10, 2025

Let joy, not pressure, lead the way. The holiday season is a special time for joy, connection, and celebration. But let’s be honest—it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming, even for the most grounded among us. With family gatherings, work commitments, and financial worries, finding balance isn’t always easy. Here are some practical tips to […]

Meet Our Pre-Merger Alaska Committee Chairpersons

Posted: December 9, 2025

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

Posted: December 3, 2025

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 […]

Apps To Help You Save Money On Food

Posted: November 6, 2025

Our AFA Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Professional Standards Committee recognizes that Flight Attendants may be facing increasing challenges when it comes to accessing affordable food, whether on the road or at home. We want you to know that you are not alone. In response to these difficulties, we have compiled a list of apps to help […]

Human Rights & Equity Committee Meeting Recap – 1st Quarter 2026

On Wednesday, March 25, our AFA Human Rights & Equity Committee Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing activism to raise awareness and create positive change within our workplace and community. Your representatives attending the meeting included Louise Borras (LAX-pmAS), Bruni Agosto-Pinal (LAX-pmHA), Aaron Miller (PDX), Nyachan Chuar (ANC), and Yan Yan Teague (SEA). MEC Human […]

Pre-Merger Hawaiian Inflight Service Committee Update – March 2026

Editor’s Note: Our MEC Inflight Service Committee now represents both pre-merger airlines, but management still makes service decisions that affect each group of Flight Attendants differently. This update covers changes for both Hawaiian- and Alaska-branded flying, but is specific to aircraft flown by pre-merger Hawaiian Airlines crews. As the work of the merger progresses, we […]

Joint Contract Negotiations Session 13 – March 2026

Our JNC met this week for three days of collective bargaining with management. The JNC focused on clarifying questions about moving expenses and presented a proposal for Sick Leave, using feedback from Flight Attendants to guide improvements. The Committee is working to incorporate the strongest elements from both contracts to ensure better support for all members.

Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants On Tuesday, March 24, our pre-merger Alaska AFA Scheduling Committee Chairpersons and Representatives met virtually to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Rebekah Olds (ANC), Rita Tillou (SEA), Melodie Anderes (PDX), […]

Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – March 2026

On Thursday, March 19, our AFA Local Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee (ASHSC) Chairpersons met to discuss their ongoing work to represent our Flight Attendants and push for improvements in our workplace. Representing you at the meeting were Bradley Young (SFO), Carin Merritt (LAX pmAS), David Lake (SEA pmAS), Deb Wallstrom (ANC), Eva Gatus […]

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