About the Washington Chapter
The CUPA-HR Washington 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 Washington state 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.
2023-24 Washington Chapter Board
Kathy Johnson
President
Learning Consultant
Central Washington University
Erin Ruff
Secretary
Director of HR
University of Puget Sound
Kevin Melody
Co-Technology Coordinator
HR Generalist
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Kelsey Gregory
Member-At-Large
Compensation Analyst
Gonzaga University
Serena Mitchell
President-Elect
HR Consultant
Pierce College
Sharon Games
Sponsorship Coordinator
Sr. HR Strategic Business Partner
Washington State University
Kartha Heinz
Member-At-Large
Director of HR
The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
Laura Hamilton
Treasurer
Learning and Organizational Development Manager
Washington State University
Andrea Britten
Co-Technology Coordinator
HR Consultant – Training & Wellness Coordinator
Pierce College
Traci Klein
Member-At-Large
Director, Benefits & HR Operations
Central Washington University
Washington Chapter Bylaws
Chapter bylaws include details of the chapter's affiliation with CUPA-HR, its purpose and values, and other governance details. Read CUPA-HR Washington Chapter's Bylaws.
Washington Chapter Role Descriptions
Washington Chapter Board Member Role Descriptions - 2024
Community Communications
The CUPA-HR Washington Chapter has an online community for local professionals in higher education to share ideas, challenges, questions, and other relevant information with one another. Anyone can participate in our chapter community, regardless of CUPA-HR membership. The only requirement is that each person have a free CUPA-HR website account. National members and individuals who have made purchases or registered for events on the site already have accounts. To create a new account, simply click the Log In link at the top of any page of the CUPA-HR website and look for the Create a New Account option. Be sure to identify your institution as your organization.
It is easy to join our chapter’s online community!
- Visit CUPA-HR Connect
- Sign In in using your CUPA-HR username and password
- Find our chapter community among the communities listed
- Click “Join”
After you join, you can customize your communication preferences, post questions and reply to others online or via email.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please contact the CUPA-HR member service team for assistance: [email protected].
Sponsors
The CUPA-HR Washington Chapter has been able to provide quality events free or at low cost to our members through the generous partnerships from our sponsors. We thank you for your continued support in helping us connect and advance the HR profession in higher education.
As a sponsor, your company will support professional development and networking opportunities for higher education professionals in Human Resources within the Washington area.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Sharon Games at [email protected]
Current Sponsors
