About the Missouri Chapter
MO-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 Missouri a 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 Missouri Chapter Board
Talia Gholson
At Large Member - Professional Development Coordinator
Sr. Human Resources Consultant
University of Missouri
April Robinson
At Large Member
Executive Director, Human Resources
Lincoln University
Cindi Nelson
Past-President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Denise Lofton
Secretary
Senior Benefits Specialist
Missouri State University
Kelli Fleck, PHR, SHRM-CP
Treasurer
Employee Relations Director
Ozark Technical Community College
Simone Waldon
At-Large Member - Membership Coordinator
Staff Success Center Manager
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Andy Herington
At-Large Member - Communications Coordinator
Human Resources Manager
Truman State University
Melissa Lloyd
President
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ozark Technical Community College
Mindy Allen, MPA
President Elect
Director of Compensation
University of Missouri System
Shannon Lindsey
At Large Member
Senior Manager of Human Resources Operations
UMKC