About the Alabama Chapter
The CUPA-HR Alabama Chapter brings together HR professionals in higher education to exchange best practices, connect with others in our field, and provide meaningful educational opportunities on topics important and relevant to our field. We are always looking for higher ed HR professionals in Alabama who want to get involved and help out. If this sounds like you, please contact us.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2025-2026 Alabama Chapter Board
Takisha Rockette
President
Manager, Human Resources
Auburn University
Carol R. Edwards, MBA
Past President
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Auburn University
Valerie Green, SHRM-CP
President - Elect
Senior Human Resources Assistant
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Vonda Maclin
Treasurer
Assistant Director, Human Resources Information Systems
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Holly Holladay, SHRM-CP
Secretary
Director, Benefits and Employee Services
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Brenda Adams, CCP
Membership Coordinator
Manager, Compensation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Gene Sludge
Board Member at Large
Onboarding Specialist
Auburn University
Ramona Burroughs, MS, SPHR, SHRM-CP
Board Member at Large
Executive Director, Human Resources
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Kim Gaines, PHR, SHRM-CP
Board Member at Large
Director, Human Resources and Payroll
Calhoun Community College
Shelly Murray
Board Member at Large
Director, Compensation and Classification
Auburn University
Belinda Singleton
Board Member at Large
Human Resources Manager, Benefits
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tonya Dupree
Board Member at Large
Senior Director, Human Resources & Compliance
Auburn University at Montgomery
Jennifer Harper
Board Member at Large
HR Generalist
The University of Alabama at Birmingham