About the Arizona Chapter
The CUPA-HR Arizona 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 our area 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 Arizona Chapter Board
Kristen Young
President
Assistant Director, Leadership and Professional Development, FDM
Arizona State University
Kristi Bryner
President Elect
HR Generalist
The University of Arizona
Julie Bermudez
Secretary
HR Generalist
The University of Arizona
Marlene Johnson-Lutz
Treasurer
HR Generalist III
The University of Arizona
Chris Neitzel
Past-President
Assistant Vice President, Business Services Facilities Development and Management
Arizona State University
Kathy Ocampo
At-Large Member
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Arizona Western College
Janet Rico Uhrig
At-Large Member
Director, Human Resources Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition & Talent Management
Pima Community College
Winslow Zheng Zhang
At-Large Member
Department HR Manager
Arizona State University
Danielle Perisic
At-Large Member
Lead HR Business Partner
Arizona State University
Caden Gillespie
At-Large Member
Business Operations Manager Sr.
Arizona State University
Gwendolyn Abrams
At-Large Member
Assistant Manager, HR Administration
Northern Arizona University
William Berry
At-Large Member
Associate Chief Human Resource Officer
Maricopa Community Colleges
Lisa Rhodes
At-Large Member
Senior HR Partner
University of Arizona