CUPA-HR Welcomes a New Board of Directors for 2022-23

As we prepare for a new year at CUPA-HR, we want to take a moment to introduce our board of directors for 2022-23 and thank those who have served on the board over the past year. The board, which guides the association’s strategic priorities, is an incredible team of higher ed HR leaders who are dedicated to supporting and advancing the higher ed HR profession.

Returning Board Members

The chair of CUPA-HR’s board of directors for 2022-23 is Jay Stephens, vice president for human capital services at Kansas State University.  Jay has worked in human resources for nearly 20 years and has served on the CUPA-HR national board since 2018. Prior to joining Kansas State University, he was the associate vice president of human resources at Boise State University.

Also returning to this year’s board are:

Executive Committee Members

• Jami Painter, Chair-Elect – Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, University of Illinois System
• Jeff C. Herring, Past Chair – Chief Human Resources Officer, The University of Utah
• Kelli Shuman, Treasurer – Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, Elon University
• Andy Brantley, Ex-Officio – President and CEO, CUPA-HR

Regional Directors

• Kristi Yowell, Eastern Region – Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Goucher College
• Renee Hiller, Midwest Region – Director of Human Resources, Michigan Technological University
• Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, Western Region – Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer, Washington State University

At-Large Directors

• Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources, Boston University
• Heather Hart, Executive Director of Human Resources, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Lafayette
• El pagnier Kay (EK) Hudson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Vice Provost, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Florida International University
• Robyn Salvo, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Monmouth University

New Board Members

In addition to our continuing board members, CUPA-HR is pleased to welcome six new members to the board:

• Ale Kennedy, Southern Region – Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at Clemson University
• Jazzmine Clarke-Glover, At-Large Director – Vice President of Workplace Culture and Inclusion (CHRO, CDO, Title IX Coordinator) at Wagner College
• Christine Lovely, At-Large Director – Associate Vice Chancellor and CHRO at the University of California-Davis
• Josh Mackey, At-Large Director – Vice President and CHRO at Northern Arizona University
• Helena Rodrigues, At-Large Director – Vice President and CHRO at the University of Arizona
• Eugene Whitlock, At-Large Director – Chief People and Culture Officer/Associate Vice Chancellor for HR at the University of California-Berkeley

Thank You!

As we conclude CUPA-HR’s 75th anniversary year, we also want to celebrate the outstanding leaders who are rolling off the board. They have invested countless hours of their time and energy in leading our profession and our association, and we are so grateful for their wisdom and guidance.

• Susan Norton, Past Chair – Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resource, University of Alabama
• Leanne Fuller – Director, Human Resource Services, Auburn University
• Sheraine Gilliam, formerly with the University of North Texas System
• Carl Sorensen, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources, University of Richmond

We couldn’t accomplish our mission without our leaders. Thank you for your dedication and commitment!

CUPA-HR’s  2021-22 Board of Directors