About the Northern and Central California Chapter
The CUPA-HR Northern and Central California 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 our area who want to get involved and help out.
If this sounds like you, please contact us. Learn more about our board positions here.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
Board members not pictured: Margaret Roberts (Treasurer-Elect) and Sam Walter (Member-At-Large).
2026-2027 Northern and Central California Chapter Board
Christina Harland
President
HR and Operations Director
University of California, Davis
Mellonie Richardson
President-Elect
Director of Talent Acquisition
California State University, Sacramento
Angie Banez
Past President
Sr. Human Resources Administrator
Stanford University
Sam Walter
Secretary
Talent Management Project Manager
Stanford University
Margaret Roberts
Treasurer
Director of Talent Engagement & Development
University of the Pacific
Alex Reyes
Treasurer-Elect
Talent Acquisition Advisor
University of California, Berkeley
Angela Stopper
Member-At-Large
Chief Learning Officer and Director People & Org Development
University of California, Berkeley
Tamela Sullivan
Member-At-Large
Coordinator, Learning and Development
San Jose State University
Lisette Navarro
Member-At-Large
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
University of the Pacific
Drew Perez
Member-At-Large
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Santa Clara University
Anika Dokes
Member-At-Large
Human Resources Generalist
University of California, Berkeley
Colin Gerker-Junsay
Member-At-Large
Assistant Director, Organization Development & Culture
University of California, Berkeley
Maria Rodriguez
Member-At-Large
Human Resources Coordinator
University of California, Berkeley