Concetta Ferguson–

Biography

Concetta Ferguson is senior vice president at People Inc., a leading not-for-profit health and human services agency providing programs and services to more than 12,500 people with special needs, their families, and seniors throughout Western New York. With an operating budget of $143 million and 3,860 employees, People Inc. has assisted individuals to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity since 1971. She came to People Inc. first as a volunteer in October 1986 and later joined the organization as a part-time direct care employee. Ferguson grew her career through the agency, transitioning her way from an entry level position to senior vice president in 2016. As senior vice president, she is responsible for new program development, service coordination and non-traditional community-based programs. She oversees Self Directed Services, Community Habilitation, In-Home respite services, environmental modifications and Life Quality Coaching, providing nearly 3000 people opportunities for increased independence and community integration and participation. Active in the local community, Ferguson and has held leadership roles in St. Paul’s Cathedral Vestry and the Elmwood Village Charter School Board, serving as treasurer and then as president in 2013. She is also a former member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus. Ferguson received a master’s degree in professional leadership from St. Bonaventure University and a bachelor’s degree in social work from the State University College at Buffalo.  

Research Interest

Business & Healthcare