Petrina Hurtado joined the HBA in 2014 and currently holds the position of associate director of membership. Petrina is responsible for member onboarding and retention initiatives, administering membership promotions and customer service, as well as supporting chapter/affiliate volunteers in the areas of membership, volunteer care, and market research.
Petrina earned her master’s degree in social work from the University at Buffalo where she received the Therese Eusanio Memorial Award for work toward social change in the area of women’s health. She has held diverse roles in both direct services and administration of nonprofits including the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence, Haven House domestic violence shelter, the Adirondack Medical Center, and Hillside Family of Agencies.