Buffalo Urban League
Deb Winslow-Schaber has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Deb is currently serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Buffalo Urban League since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked as the Human Resources Manager at FeedMore WNY from July 2022 to March 2023. From October 2020 to July 2022, they held the role of Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Nazareth College. Deb has also gained valuable experience as a Senior Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Manager at API Heat Transfer from 2018 to 2020. Before that, they served as the Director of Human Resources at Catholic Health from 2017 to 2018 and at Eastern Niagara Hospital from 2015 to 2017. With a long tenure at Canisius College from 2005 to 2015, they held the position of Director of Human Resources. Deb began their career as a Human Resources Manager at Aurubis AG from 1999 to 2005 and took on the role of Acting Human Resources Manager from 1998 to 1999.
Deb Winslow-Schaber earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business/Labor Relations from Niagara University. Deb later pursued further education at The University of Kansas, where they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications including the Workplace Big 5 from Work Ignited in 2011, the Ignatian Colleagues Program from Canisius College in 2009, the Graduate certification from Leadership Niagara - New York in 2002, and the Human Resources Executive Program from Stanford University in 2000.
Buffalo Urban League
The mission of the Buffalo Urban League is . . . To empower African Americans, other minorities and disadvantaged individuals to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. This Mission is driven by the National Urban League’s Mission and empowers those who are striving toward the mainstream to achieve economic self-reliance and to enjoy their rights as citizens under the law. Both the Buffalo and National Urban League’s Mission support the following fiveobjectives: Education and Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care programs and college scholarships. Economic Empowerment invests in the financial literacy and employability of adults through job training, homeownership and entrepreneurship. Health and Quality of Life Empowerment promotes community wellness through a focus on prevention, including fitness, healthy eating and access to affordable healthcare. Civic Engagement and Leadership Empowerment encourages all people to take an active role to improve quality of life through participation in community service projects and public policy initiatives. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment guarantees equal participation in all facets of American society through proactive public policies and community-based programs.