Michelle Moore of Grand Island, NY has been promoted to Program Manager at People Inc. Michelle has been an employee of People Inc. since 2010, and quickly rose in the ranks from IRA Specialist, Day Aide, and Team Leader, to her current  position in three years. Michelle learned about People Inc. while working as a mechanic. Michelle said, “I saw the opportunity to do something new and go back to school when I heard about People Inc.” Michelle holds an Associate’s Degree in Social Science and a Certificate in Human Services from Erie Community College. She is currently working on her Bachelor in Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services.

Michelle’s new position will involve supervising the staff, managing finances, attending program meetings, policy/review, medical, follow-ups concerning valued outcomes, volunteering opportunities, and engaging the community. When asked what makes her job so special, Michelle said, “From my experiences and while I was in training at People Inc., I saw a sign they had hanging up that said; “JUST DO IT!!!..., and I thought to myself –I am a mechanic, what can I bring to this new job? It is pride in what I do, how can you not take pride in helping others?” Michelle credits her grandmother who served in World War II with her passion to serve others, and has a passion to help veterans at some point in her life. She and her husband now both work for People Inc., and love the opportunities to serve and grow in the agency.