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.
2026-2027 New Jersey Chapter Board
Brianna Ortega
President
Conflict Management Specialist
Rutgers University
Nicole Klein
President-Elect
Managing Assistant Director of Employee Wellbeing
Kean University
Karen Muller
Past-President
Retired
Kean University
Chelsea Mucci
Secretary
Talent and Organizational Specialist
Rutgers University
Loretta O'Connor
Treasurer
Director of Talent Acquisition
Princeton University
Vacant
Treasurer-Elect (At-Large)
Emily Donnelly
Director of Communications
Talent Development Specialist
Rutgers University
Krane Kanthajan
Director of Engagement and Outreach
Asst. Vice President of Human Resources
Brookdale Community College
Jonathan Alamo
Event Planning Director (At-Large)
Managing Assistant Director of Employee Relations
Kean University
Veronica Ruiz
Event Planning Chair (At-Large)
Director of Classification and Compensation
Montclair State University
Melissa A. Breger
CUPA-HR Chapter Support Council
Director of Learning & Talent Development
Colby College