About the Virginia Chapter
The CUPA-HR Virginia 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 from across Virginia a 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 Virginia Chapter Board
Maura Gardner
President & President Elect
HR Division Director
Virginia Tech
Patricia Wooten
Treasurer & Past President
HR Division Director
Virginia Tech
Andrew Scott
Secretary
Sr. HR Talent Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University
Tracy Kitt
At- Large Member
HR Business Partner
University of Richmond
Maria Terry
At- Large Member
HR Business Partner
University of Virginia
Brian Ford
At- Large Member
Sr. HR Business Partner
University of Virginia
Tanya S. White
At- Large Member
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Norfolk State University
Carolyn Cartwright
At- Large Member
Sr. HR Business Partner
University of Virginia