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.
2026-2027 Ohio Chapter Board Members
Catie Shuman-Damanti
President
The Ohio State University
Laura Good
Past President
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Beth Maxon
President Elect
Ohio 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
Erica Powers
Treasurer-Elect/At-Large Member
Xavier University