About the Minnesota Chapter
The MnCUPA-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 Minnesota 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.
2026-27 Minnesota Chapter Board
Eric Davis
President
Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities
Vacant
President Elect
Susan Rafferty
Past President
Human Resources Director
College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, University of Minnesota
Danielle Yee
Treasurer
Senior Human Resources Consultant
University of Minnesota - College of Liberal Arts
Laura Diaz
Secretary
Assistant Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jen Olson
At-Large Member
Chief Human Resources Officer
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Tori Addison
At-Large Member
CHRO/Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Normandale Community College
Linda Alvarez
At-Large Member
Director & Title IX Coordinator
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kristina Astrup
At-Large Member
Associate Director of Organizational Development
North Dakota State University