VCU Human Resources

Mission

Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Human Resources provides leadership and services to recruit, retain and develop an exceptional and diverse workforce that supports education, research, patient care and service.

General inquiries and information

Physical address
The HR Welcome Center is located on the Belvidere Street side of the Lindsey House (600 West Franklin Street) and is a one-stop shop for HR related questions and transactions.‌ Walk-ins welcome. Please see the VCU Health website for VCU Health contact information.

Phone: (804) 828-0177 (Voice) | (800) 828-1120 (TDD)
askhr@vcu.edu

Mailing address
Box 842511
Richmond, Virginia USA 23284-2511

HR Management

Cathleen C. Burke
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Email: ccburke@vcu.edu
(804) 828-6549

Konjit Y. Chitty
Director of HR Technology Services, Metrics and Process Improvement
Email: kychitty@vcu.edu 
(804) 827-4565

Karen S. Fields 
Manager of Learning and Development 
Email: ksfields@vcu.edu 
(804) 828-1687

Daniel J. Jason
Manager of Benefits
Email: djason@vcu.edu 
(804) 828-4660

Jessica Lyon
HR Strategic Communications Manager
Email: lyonjl@vcu.edu
(804) 827-1797

Alison Miller
Director of Workforce Strategy and Consulting Services
Email: abmiller@vcu.edu
(804) 628-3362

Ishneila Moore, J.D.
Director of Employee Relations and Performance Management
Email: imoore2@vcu.edu
(804) 828-1510

Janet L. Sweeney
Manager of HR Operations
Email: jlsweeney@vcu.edu
(804) 827-1781

Frank J. Tortorella, M.D. 
Director of Employee Health Services
Email: fjtortor@vcu.edu
(804) 828-0584

Professional Organizations

VCU is a proud member of the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources.