About the Kansas Chapter
The CUPA-HR Kansas 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 important and relevant to our field. We are always looking for higher ed HR professionals in Kansas 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 Kansas Chapter Board
Kimberly Grosse
Past President
Employee Relations Specialist Sr.
University of Kansas
Melissa Cole
President
Benefits Director
University of Kansas
Bekkah Landoll
President Elect
Compensation Analyst
Kansas State University
Electra Arzola
Treasurer
HR Manager, Employment Services
Johnson County Community College
Natasha Steinborn
Secretary
Onboarding Coordinator
University of Kansas
Nela Bruner
At-Large Member - Communications Chair
Events and Scheduling Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Stephanie Hull
At-Large Member - Professional Development Chair
Learning & Development Specialist
University of Kansas
Kati Wolfgang
At-Large Member
Director of Benefits
Kansas State University
Abby King
At-Large Member
HR Partner
University of Kansas