Congratulations to Karen Swartz, vice president labor relations and site HR operations, Kaleida Health, who was just one of 10 human resources professionals named to this year's list of HR Award winners by Buffalo Business First.
The individuals in the list, and all HR professionals, keep our organizations running smoothly, our recruiting pipelines full and our employees safe, productive and engaged.
Buffalo Business First will recognize 10 of these local behind-the-scenes superstars through the 2026 HR Awards — previously known as the HR Impact Awards — which highlight the HR employees who have had a clear, positive impact on their company's workforces.
2026's HR Awards winners
- Jennifer Cocco, human resources business partner, Encorus Group
- Genevieve Dolney, human resources manager, Wendel
- Amy Hanavan, global talent acquisition leader, Moog
- Jennifer Hasse, director of people operations, Buffalo Toronto Public Media; HR adviser, Resurgence Brewing Co.
- Diane Pietraszewski, vice president human resources services and legal counsel, Catholic Health
- Erica Reger, chief human resources officer, Child and Family Services
- Susan Schubbe, vice president human resources, learning and development, SaveOnSP
- Cherie Sugg, chief human resources officer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo
- Karen Swartz, vice president labor relations and site HR operations, Kaleida Health
- LaTanya Walton-Brown, manager of talent acquisition and engagement, Say Yes Buffalo
Buffalo's HR Awards: Introducing 2026's winners - Buffalo Business First
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