About

CUPA-HR Georgia Chapter

About the Georgia Chapter

Our Mission

CUPA HR is higher ed HR.  Our chapter empowers Georgia’s higher education HR community and profession to collaborate, grow, and serve others.

Our Values

Creative Solutions:  Use innovative ideas, methods and solutions to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment.

Community engagement:  Engage and elevate involvement in CUPA-HR among Georgia HR professionals by providing tools, resources and networking opportunities.

Service Excellence: Foster excellence in serving our members.

Collaboration: Collaborate by exchanging expertise and strategic thinking to drive success.

Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here. 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.

 

2025-26 Georgia Chapter Board

Wendy Byrd

President

Manager, Employee & Organizational Development

Valdosta State

Karen McDonnell

Past President

Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer

Kennesaw State University

Maricela Montijo

President Elect & Communications

Assistant Director, Employee Engagement & Culture

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Terri Walthour

Secretary

Vice President, Human Resources and Culture

Spelman College

Dena Pickett

At-Large Member

Director, Employee Relations and Organizational Development

Augusta University

Ale Velazquez

Treasurer

Human Resources Business Partner

Dalton State College

Open

At-Large Member - Social Media & Web Design


Terri Carter

Chair - Outreach & Member Engagement

Chief Human Resources Officer

Life University

Mitzi L. Williams

Chair – Program

Director of HR II

Georgia Tech

Sabrina Armour

Chair – Governance

HR Division Officer

Georgia State

Cindy Benefield

Secretary-elect

Human Resources Business Partner

University of West Georgia