Candidate Statement: Barbara Roberts Residence: Los Angeles, California Contracts Worked: LORT, LOA, WCLO, 99Seat Plan committee work A proven leader and innovator, I have been a proud Equity member since 1988 : started my commitee work in 2004; elected Principal councilIor in the Western Region for a five year term in 2007; re-elected in 2014: and chaired the Equal Employment Opportunity Committee (EEO) from 2008-2012 I passionately believe that every one of us should be judged by the quality of his or her work without bias, discrimination or harassment. I challenge the shortage of roles for women of a certain age through creating workshops and programs that engage decision makers and my fellow members. Above all, I am committed to equal access to every job in the theatre. It is vital that we continue to organize for more jobs and negotiate solid contracts that increase wages and benefits so that we all can prosper and receive affordable health care. I support:; implementing online signup for auditions; active and sustained member outreach; and efforts to preserve and generate more contract jobs. I am running for another three year term; so I can continue to do the work of your union by standing up for our members. I continue to serve on National and Regional committees ( EEO, Entry to Equity, Equity News, Developing Theaters and Cabaret), coordinated EEO Black History Month efforts for almost a decade, created “WITT - We’re In This Together” and led other programmatic efforts on behalf of our diverse membership including performers with disabilities and Nationalizing EEO One Voice. Thank you for the opportunity and honor to serve you once again.Barbara Burchjolla and Kim Estes like this..1 share.Write a comment...