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.

 

2026- 2027 Georgia Chapter Board

Wendy Byrd

Past President

Deputy Chief HR Officer EOD and Employee Relations

Valdosta State

Karen McDonnell

Advisor

Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer

Kennesaw State University

Maricela Montijo

President

Director, Employee Engagement & Culture

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Ale Velazquez

Treasurer

Human Resources Business Partner

Dalton State College

Durrel Parker

At Large - Member Engagement and Social Media

Direct of Talent Services

Spelman College

Madison Gilbert

At Large - Communications and Website

Learning and Organizational Development Manager

University of West Georgia

Liz Barkdale

At Large - Programming

Director of Human Resources Operations

Technical College System

Sabrina Armour

President Elect

HR Division Officer

Georgia State University

Cindy Benefield

Secretary

Human Resources Business Partner

University of West Georgia

Kamaria Church Irvin

At Large - Governance and Certifications

University Library HR Officer

Georgia State University