About the Ohio Chapter
The CUPA-HR Ohio 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 CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2025-2026 Ohio Chapter Board Members
Laura Good
President
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Jennifer Rick
Past President
John Carroll University
Catie Shuman-Damanti
President Elect
Ohio State University
Shau'De Knight
Treasurer
Central State University
Laurie Cellar
Secretary
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Alex Smith
Program Chair
Tiffin University
Carol Nickoson
Communications Coordinator
Wittenberg University
Nadia Lewis
At-Large Member
Tiffin University
Sue Wadley
At-Large Member
Central Ohio Technical College
Beth Maxon
At-Large Member
Ohio University