About

CUPA-HR Arkansas Chapter

About the ARCUPA-HR Chapter

The CUPA-HR Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas Chapter Board

Teri Roper

President

Director of Human Resources

Arkansas State University- Beebe

Debra Baker

President Elect

Director of Recruitment and HR Operations

University of Central Arkansas

Andrea Davis

Secretary

HR Learning & Development Manager

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Paula Westbrook

Treasurer

Payroll/Benefits Manager

ASU Three Rivers

Natalie Hibdon

Board Liason

Director of Human Resources

University of Arkansas- Pulaski Technical College

Tonisha Davis

Board Liason

Director of Compliance

University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Jacqueline Jackson

Board Liason

Human Resource Specialist

University of Arkansas Little Rock

Nytalya Salter

Past President

Human Resource Generalist

ASU Three Rivers