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