Trisha Duke of Kenmore has been promoted to Director of the Human Resource Department at People Inc. Trisha has been employed at People Inc. since 2003. In the 10 years she has held positions of Book Keeper, Benefits Specialist, Senior Benefits Specialist, Benefits Manager, Health and Benefits Manager, and Assistant Director of Human Resources. She is a Buffalo native and graduate of Leadership Buffalo class of 2010 and she also serves as Vice President on the Self Insurer’s Association Board and Secretary of the Amherst Federal Credit Union Board.

Trisha is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). In 2012, Trisha and her colleagues at People Inc. were awarded the Golden Buffalo Award from Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association (BNHRA). The Golden Buffalo is awarded to a company that demonstrates the importance and positive impact strong human resource practices can have within an organization. This award recognizes the highest achievements in practices that Advance the Human Resource Profession in Western New York.

People Inc. continues to be a leading employer in health and human relations with over 2,000 employees. People Inc. is a not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 10,000 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. Since 1971, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity.

Trisha’s Favorite Quote: "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."- Vince Lombardi