About the Iowa Chapter
The CUPA-HR Iowa 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 relevant to our work. 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 get in touch with us.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2026-27 Iowa Chapter Board
Iowa CUPA-HR Chapter 2026-2027 Leadership
Mary Greiner
President
Executive Director of Strategic Human Resources Programs and Initiatives
Grinnell University
Rachel Zevenbergen
President-Elect
Human Resources Operations Manager
Des Moines University
Sarah Lobb
Past President
HR Director
University of Iowa
Lisa Irving
Treasurer
HR Generalist
University of Iowa
Vacant
Secretary
Ruth Appleton
At-Large Member
Assistant Director
University of Iowa
Brooke Vonnahme
At-Large Member
HR Consultant Employee and Labor Relations
Iowa State University
Amy Mattix
At-Large Member
HR Generalist
University of Iowa
Kim Steelman
At-Large Member
Des Moines University
Annette Elliot
At-Large Member
HR Generalist II
Iowa State University
Tracey Pritchard
Support
Associate HR Director
University of Iowa