About the South Carolina Chapter
The CUPA-HR South Carolina 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 great talent to join the board and would like to know if you have an interest in becoming a CUPA-HR South Carolina Chapter board member. Serving as a member of the board offers incredible opportunities to continue your own development and build your professional network in the higher education human resources profession. Learn more about the benefits of being a board member, a description of the positions, term lengths, requirements and time commitment.
Learn more about CUPA-HR's mission, values and priorities here.
2025-26 South Carolina Chapter Board
Derek Ekaitis
President
Staff and Faculty Relations Manager
Clemson University
Callie Cable
Past President
Director of Human Resources
Spartanburg Methodist College
Angie Rochester
President-Elect
Employment Manager
The Citadel
Suzanna Therrell
Treasurer
Academic Affairs HR Coordinator
Winthrop University
Ashley Love
Secretary
HR Services Director
Clemson University
Sharen Beaulieu
At-Large Director, Corporate Partnerships
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Furman University
Katie Smithson
At-Large Director, Communications
Director of Communications, Human Resources and Payroll
Clemson University
Joy Patton
At-Large Director, Scholarships and Awards
Director of Staff and Faculty Relations
Clemson University
Nikki Brooks
At-Large Director, Chapter Engagement
Vice President of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
Newberry College
Susan Jones
Emeritus Director, Corporate Partnerships