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.
2026-2027 Alabama Chapter Board
Valerie Green, SHRM-CP
President
Senior Human Resources Assistant
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Jennifer Harper
President-Elect
HR Generalist
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Takisha Rockette
Past President
Manager, Human Resources
Auburn University
Vonda Maclin
Treasurer
Assistant Director, Human Resources Information Systems
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Kristian Bogan
Secretary
Compensation Analyst
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brenda Adams, CCP
Engagement Coordinator
Manager, Compensation
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Tonya Dupree
Certification Coordinator
Senior Director, Human Resources & Compliance
Auburn University at Montgomery
Ramona Burroughs, MS, SPHR, SHRM-CP
Webmaster
Executive Director, Human Resources
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Gene Sludge
Board Member at Large
Onboarding Specialist
Auburn University
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
Carol R. Edwards, MBA
Board Member at Large
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Auburn University
Belinda Singleton
Board Member at Large
Human Resources Manager, Benefits
The University of Alabama at Birmingham