Ivy Geilker has been appointed as a Special Representative for the IAM Healthcare Department, according to an announcement from International President Brian Bryant of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The appointment became effective on September 1, 2025. Geilker will work under IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett.
Geilker began her tenure with IAM Healthcare as an Associate Organizer. During this time, she led several organizing campaigns that resulted in new members joining The Pharmacy Guild/IAM. These members include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff working at large companies such as CVS, Walgreens, and Safeway Pharmacy.
Before joining the IAM Healthcare staff in February 2024, Geilker worked as Senior Lead Organizer for the Colorado State Employees’ Union. In that role, she led a team representing workers in diverse settings like state hospitals, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and university campuses.
“Ivy’s success in organizing pharmacists and technicians at major corporations has contributed to the IAM’s impressive growth in the healthcare industry,” said IAM Resident General Vice President Jody Bennett. “Her tireless work to build The Pharmacy Guild/IAM has given a voice to hardworking professionals who provide care to our families and communities.”
