About the Illinois Chapter
The Illinois CUPA-HR brings together HR professionals in higher education to exchange best practices, connect with others in our field, and provide meaningful educational opportunities on topics important and relevant to our field. We are always looking for higher-ed HR professionals in Illinois who want to get involved and help out. If this sounds like you, please contact us.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values, and priorities here.
2025-26 Illinois Chapter Board
2025-2026
Sonya Holley
President
Executive Director of HR
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Kathleen Hermacinski
President Elect
Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
Illinois Wesleyan University
Dr. Sandra Alvarado Marak
Member at Large
Associate Vice President of HR
Governors State University
Joy Brownridge
Past President
Assistant Director, Organizational Effectiveness
University of Illinois System
Whitney Kuhlin
Member at Large/Social Media and Website
Adjunct Instructor
McHenry County College
Cheri Canfield
Secretary
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
University of Illinois, Chicago
Vicki Wronkowski
Treasurer
HR Manager
Northern Illinois University
Dr. Felicia Harvey
Member at Large
Human Resource Associate
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Rafael Edgardo Cañas
Member at Large
DEI Recruitment & Special Programs Coordinator
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Kathleen McAndrew
Member at Large
Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Parkland College