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
