by CUPA-HR | June 26, 2024
As we prepare for a new year at CUPA-HR, we want to take a moment to introduce our board of directors for 2024-25 and to thank those who have served on the board over the past year. The board, which guides the association’s strategic priorities, is an incredible team of higher ed HR leaders who are dedicated to supporting and advancing the higher ed HR profession.
2024-25 Board Members
The chair of CUPA-HR’s board of directors for 2024-25 is Robyn Salvo, associate vice president for human resources at Monmouth University. Robyn has worked in HR for over 20 years, with the last 18 in higher ed at Monmouth University. In her current role, she leads an HR team in providing advice and guidance to the university covering all aspects of human resources, from talent management and compensation to benefits and compliance. Robyn has been a member of the CUPA-HR national board since 2020 and previously served as president of the CUPA-HR New Jersey Chapter.
Also serving on this year’s board are:
Executive Committee Members
- Amanda Bailey, Chair-elect – Vice President for Human Resources at Boston University
- Jami Painter, Past Chair – Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Illinois System
- Kelli Shuman, Treasurer – Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at Elon University
- Andy Brantley, Ex-Officio – President and Chief Executive Officer at CUPA-HR
Regional Directors
- Melanie DeSantis, Eastern Region – Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at Franklin & Marshall College
- Connie Putland, Midwest Region – Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
- Ale Kennedy, Southern Region – Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at Clemson University
- Clarity White, Western Region – Human Resources Supervisor at the University of California, Berkeley
At-Large Directors
- Jazzmine N. Clarke-Glover – Vice President of Workplace Culture and Inclusion (Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator) at Wagner College
- Christine Lovely – Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cornell University
- Josh Mackey – Vice President of Human Resources at Northern Arizona University
- Helena A. Rodrigues – Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Arizona
- Eugene Whitlock – Chief People and Culture Officer and Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at the University of California, Berkeley
- Lynne Adams – Chief Human Resources Officer and Associate Vice President, Human Resources at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Maureen Binder – Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Central Florida
- Clint Eury – Program Director, Human Resources Strategic Partnerships and Communications at the University of Maryland, College Park
- David Zajchowski – Human Resources Director at Rollins College
Thank you!
We also want to celebrate the outstanding leaders who are rolling off the board. They have invested countless hours of their time and energy in leading our profession and our association, and we are so grateful for their wisdom and guidance.
- Jay Stephens, Past Chair – Vice President of People and Culture at the University of Montana
- Kristi Yowell – Chief People and Culture Officer and Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Loyola University Maryland
- Heather Hart – Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Strategic Operations at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Lafayette
- El pagnier Kay (EK) Hudson – Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Florida International University
We couldn’t accomplish our mission without our leaders. Thank you for your dedication and commitment!
CUPA-HR’s 2023-24 Board of Directors
