About

CUPA-HR Illinois Chapter

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.

2023-24 Illinois Chapter Board

Sandra Alvarado Marak

President

Associate Vice President of HR

Governors State University

Joy Brownridge

Member At Large/President Elect

Training & Development Specialist

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

Sonya Holley

Member at Large

Director of HR

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Olivia Chumbler

Member at Large/Social Media and Webpage

Human Resources Generalist

The Community Solution Education System