About the Western Pennsylvania Chapter
The CUPA-HR Western Pennsylvania 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.
2025-26 Western Pennsylvania Chapter Board
Lara Sullivan
President
Organizational Change and Communications Manager
Carnegie Mellon University
Shanel Divito
Secretary
Director of Strategic Initiatives
University of Pittsburgh
Adam Marks
Member At-Large
Training Manager
Carnegie Mellon University
Star Broadus
Member At-Large
Manager, Temporary Employment Services and Operations
Carnegie Mellon University
Patricia Hancock
Member At-Large
Director, Benefits
Duquesne University
Dana Whatley Smith
Past President