About the Rocky Mountain Chapter
The CUPA-HR Rocky Mountain Chapter connects human resources professionals working in higher education across our region. We provide a space to share best practices, build professional relationships, and offer educational opportunities focused on the topics that matter most to our field.
We’re always looking to grow our community and welcome HR professionals in higher ed who are interested in getting involved and making a difference.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2026-2027 Rocky Mountain Chapter Board
Lindsey Fouquette, MBA, SHRM-SCP
President
Director of Talent Acquisition & Classification
University of Colorado Anschutz
Elizabeth Pae, MPA
Past President
Director of Human Resources, Office of the Provost
CU Boulder
Turner Rafter, MEd, PHR
President-Elect
Sr. HR Business Partner
University of Colorado System Office
Debi O'Connor
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Director of Employee Relations & Support
Colorado College
Gabrielle Sawusch, MS
Program Coordinator
Human Resources Director, College of Architecture and Planning
University of Colorado Denver
Clara Smith
At-Large Member - Program Coordination
Principal Learning & Development Specialist
University of Colorado Boulder
April Fox
Treasurer
Human Resources Generalist
Arapahoe Community College
Shanee Ceja
At-Large Member
HR Specialist
Colorado Community College System
Shana Stovall
Secretary
Vice President of Human Resources
Community College of Denver
Catherine Conard
At-Large Member - Sponsor Relations
Human Resources Director
Eastern Wyoming College