About the Nevada Chapter
The CUPA-HR Nevada 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.
CUPA-HR NV Chapter Policies and Procedures
New 2026 -2027 Board
Nominated
CUPA-HR NV Chapter Board Descriptions
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2026-2027 Nevada Chapter Board
Kelly Scherado
President
Director, Human Resources
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Deidre Chargualaf
President-Elect
Specialist, Benefits
UNLV
Sandi Hess-Moll
Past President
Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition
College of Southern Nevada
Kathy Eghoian
Treasurer
Assistant Director, Benefits
College of Southern Nevada
Donna Ouderkirk
Secretary
Director, Employee Relations & Engagement
College of Southern Nevada
Richard Leonard
Coordinator, Program & Sponsorship
Personnel Analyst
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ivelina Petkova
Member Coordinator
Academic Operations Manager
Nevada State University
Joan Robledo
Member-At-Large
Assistant Business Manager
UNLV
May Wong-Newberg
Member-At-Large
Senior Generalist
CSN