About the Michigan Chapter
The CUPA-HR Michigan 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 Michigan 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.
2026-2027 Michigan Chapter Board
Leonia Gregory
President
HR Generalist
Eastern Michigan University
Joe Coeling
President-Elect
HR Business Partner, School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Michigan
Joe Zynda
Past President
Human Resource Manager, University Library
University of Michigan
Christina Wright
Secretary
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Business Operations
Adrian College
Rebecca Ringman
Treasurer
HR Business Partner
Lake Michigan College
Leslie Elliott
At-Large Member
Director of Human Resources
Davenport Univeristy
Janet Hinz
At-Large Member
HR Generalist
University of Michigan
Bailey Oland
At-Large Board Member
Assistant Director of HR, School of Information
Univeristy of Michigan
Trevor Parnell
At-Large Board Member
Project Manager, University HR - Organizational Learning
University of Michigan
Trisha Priest
At-Large Board Member
HR Business Partner
Western Michigan University
Remy Rincher
At-Large Board Member
HR Generalist
University of Michigan
Rachel Wiertella
At-Large Board Member
Assistant Director of HR/Operations, Office of Equity, Civil Rights & Title IX
University of Michigan