{"id":17,"date":"2019-08-26T17:38:47","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T17:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cupachapt.dsbeta.com\/lamiss\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-11-19T15:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:14:19","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-17\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-17-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cupa-content-block panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-cupa-content-block so-widget-cupa-content-block-default-d75171398898-17\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"chapt-content-block\">\n    <div class=\"chapt-cb-inner\">\n        <h2>About the Louisiana Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter<\/h2>\n<p>Our board is composed of dedicated HR professionals from Mississippi and Louisiana, committed to advancing the field of human resources within the academic sector. As an official extension of the National College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), we represent public and private universities and colleges in the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast area. Our mission is to foster professional development, share best practices, and advocate for effective human resources management in higher education.<\/p>\n<p>We provide a platform for higher education HR professionals to network, collaborate, and engage in meaningful dialogue on issues pertinent to our field. Through our various programs, workshops, and events, we aim to enhance the capabilities of HR practitioners, ensuring they are equipped to handle the evolving challenges in higher education.<\/p>\n<p>We welcome enthusiastic volunteers to join our chapter board or contribute in other capacities. Volunteering with us offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of HR in academia, gain valuable experience, and expand your professional network. If you are interested in becoming part of our team and contributing to our initiatives, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us to explore how you can be involved in the impactful work we are doing this year. Together, we can make a significant difference in the HR landscape of our educational institutions.<\/p>\n<p>If this sounds like you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupahr.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">2025-26 Louisiana Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter Board<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-17-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cupa-board-grid panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-cupa-board-grid so-widget-cupa-board-grid-default-d75171398898-17\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><style>\n    .chap-bg-member h4 + h3 {\n        max-width: 225px;\n    }\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"cup-main_content chap-board-grid\">\n    <div class=\"chap-bg-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"title\"><\/h3>\n        <div class=\"chap-bg-grid\">\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Melinda.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"chap-bg-m-inner\">\n                        <h4>Melinda Barrow<\/h4>\n                                                    <h3>President<\/h3>\n                        \n                        <p><strong>Director of Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        <p>Millsaps<br>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/08\/Dawn-Harris-2-2-scaled.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"chap-bg-m-inner\">\n                        <h4>Dawn Mitchell Harris<\/h4>\n                                                    <h3>President-Elect<\/h3>\n                        \n                        <p><strong>Chief Human Resources Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        <p>Southern University System<br>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2023\/02\/Headshot-2.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"chap-bg-m-inner\">\n                        <h4>Niki Norton<\/h4>\n                                                    <h3>Past President<\/h3>\n                        \n                        <p><strong>Assistant Vice President for Human Resource Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        <p>Louisiana State University<br>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2025\/11\/Aaron-Miley-headshot-scaled.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"chap-bg-m-inner\">\n                        <h4>Aaron MIley <\/h4>\n                                                    <h3>Treasurer <\/h3>\n                        \n                        <p><strong>Associate Director, Human Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        <p>LSU Health<br>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Headshot.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"chap-bg-m-inner\">\n                        <h4>Julia Morrison<\/h4>\n                                                    <h3>Secretary<\/h3>\n                        \n                        <p><strong>Senior HR Business Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n\n                        <p>Mississippi State University<br>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"chap-bg-member\">\n                                            <div class=\"chap-bg-photo\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/lamiss\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Carla-Major.jpg');\">\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                        <div 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