About the Florida Chapter
Participation in the CUPA-HR Florida Chapter is open to all higher education HR professionals in our area!
To ensure you receive emails with chapter updates and notices of upcoming chapter events, make sure you have an account with CUPA-HR. There is no charge to create an account and the process is easy! Simply create a free account on the CUPA-HR website. Be sure to identify your institution as your primary organization.
Aligned with CUPA-HR's mission, the CUPA-HR Florida Chapter brings together Florida's human resource professionals in higher education to exchange best practices, connect with other professionals, and provide meaningful educational opportunities on topics important and relevant to our field.
Our board is comprised of a dynamic group of professionals from across the state of Florida and committed to serving our membership. Our collective expertise spans core areas of human resources including strategic planning, employee experience, benefits, recruitment, labor relations, policy development, and more.
Scroll down to meet your CUPA-HR Florida board members. There is always an opportunity to get involved in your chapter. Contact us to learn how you can volunteer on a committee or become a board member.
2025-26 Florida Chapter Board
Byron McCoy
Past President
University of Florida
Brandon Young
President
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Ryan Kane
President-Elect
Valencia College
Dianne Valdivia
Treasurer
Miami Dade College
Ellen Young
Secretary
University of Florida
Kenny Corbin
At-Large Member & Partnerships Committee Chair
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Nyla Davis
At-Large Member & Marketing/Communications Committee Co-Chair
Tallahassee State College
Tanner Anthony-Schoepp
At-Large Member
Valencia College
Chris Chellberg
At-Large Member
Stetson University
Michael Hill
At-Large Member
University of Tampa
Vi Bumgarner
At-Large Member
Stetson - College of Law
Gian-Karlo Alvarez
At-Large Member
University of Central Florida