CUPA-HR
Lakyn Whaley, SHRM-SCP, is a Learning and Professional Development Manager at CUPA-HR since December 2019, where responsibilities include content creation across various formats and leading project development initiatives. Previous experience includes serving as a Human Resources Generalist at DENSO, focusing on investigations and employee relations, and roles such as Benefits Assistant and HR Office Assistant, where compliance and administrative support were key functions. Earlier positions include staff development coordination at Functional Pathways, enhancing onboarding processes, and enrollment assistance at EdisonLearning. Lakyn holds a B.A. in English with a focus on Creative Writing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
CUPA-HR
CUPA-HR is higher ed HR. We serve higher education by providing the knowledge, resources, advocacy and connections to achieve organizational and workforce excellence. As the association for HR professionals in higher education, CUPA-HR provides leadership on higher education workplace issues in the U.S. and abroad. We monitor trends, explore emerging workforce issues, conduct research and promote strategic discussions among colleges and universities. We provide opportunities for our members to connect with one another and to develop professionally by hosting conferences and webinars, publishing tools and resources, and offering online communities for collaboration. We also partner with other higher education and HR management associations to advocate on legislative and compliance issues that impact the higher ed workplace. Learn more at www.cupahr.org/about.