About the New Jersey Chapter
The CUPA-HR New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.
2025 - 2026 New Jersey Chapter Board
Karen Muller
President
Managing Assistant Director of Professional and Civic Service Recruiting
Kean University
Brianna Ortega
President-Elect
Sr. Organizational and Talent Development Specialist
Rutgers University
Lisa Lyle
Past President
Associate Director of Employee Relations
Kean University
Loretta O'Connor
Treasurer
Director of Talent Acquisition
Princeton University
Charity Averette
Secretary
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Rutgers University
Nicole Klein
Director of Engagement & Outreach (At-Large)
Managing Assistant Director of Employee Wellbeing
Kean University
Jonathan Alamo
Director of Communication (At-Large)
Managing Assistant Director of Employee Relations
Kean University
Melissa A. Breger
CUPA-HR Chapter Support Council
Director of Learning & Talent Development
Colby College
Vacant
Treasurer-Elect (At-Large)
Vacant
Event Planning Chair
Vacant
Sponsor Relations Chair (At-Large)