About the Northern New England Chapter
The CUPA-HR Northern New England 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 Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont 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.
2025-26 Northern New England Chapter Board
Courtnay Evans, SHRM-SCP
President
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Phillips Exeter Academy
Claire Gruenfelder, PHR, SHRM-CP
President-Elect and Treasurer
Director of Human Resources
New England College
Jeremiah Roper
Secretary/Communications Chair
HR Business Partner
Colby College
Heather Barton
Events Co-Chair
Human Resources Coordinator
Phillips Exeter Academy
Kyle Hastbacka
Events Co-Chair
Assistant Director, Provost Division Human Resources
Dartmouth College
Emily Miklovich
Maine State Representative
Human Resources Business Partner
Northeastern University
Tye Deines
New Hampshire State Representative
Executive Director, People Practices
Dartmouth College
Allison New, SHRM-CP
Vermont State Representative
CUPA Membership Point of Contact and Senior Class & Comp Analyst
University of Vermont
Jeannie DiBella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Member at Large
Senior Human Resources Officer
Manchester Community College
Jack Dorkey
Member at Large
Talent Development Center of Excellence Leader
University of Vermont