Trios Health Appoints Sharmaine S. Haughton as Director of People Services
June 02, 2026
Trios Health is pleased to announce that Sharmaine S. Haughton, has been appointed as Director of People Services, effective June 1, 2026.
Sharmaine is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for all areas of people services, including employee relations, talent acquisition and assessment, compensation management, performance management, training and leadership development, policy, and procedures; and managing the Trios team of people services professionals.
Sharmaine is a transformational and mission-focused leader with more than 15 years of experience driving innovative HR strategies that support organizational growth and employee success.
Known for a strategic and people-centered approach, she brings extensive expertise in building high-performing teams, optimizing talent acquisition and retention efforts, and fostering inclusive workplace cultures grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“Joining Trios Health as Director of People Services is an exciting opportunity to serve an organization deeply committed to its people and its mission,” said Haughton. “I look forward to building on a strong foundation by advancing innovative, people-centered HR strategies, strengthening employee engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture where teams can thrive and grow together.”
Sharmaine holds a Master of Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from Strayer University, Washington, DC and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Human Resources from Capital University in Columbus, OH. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
“We are thrilled to welcome Sharmaine to Trios Health,” said David. “Her extensive experience as a transformational HR leader, combined with her passion for workforce development and inclusive workplace cultures, will be instrumental as we continue to grow and strengthen our organization. We are confident she will make an immediate and lasting impact.”
About Trios Health: Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates a 111-bed hospital on its Southridge campus in Kennewick. Trios Medical Group serves a growing medical staff network of providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at 10 Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. Our health system, established in 1952, is a sister facility to Lourdes Health in Pasco. For more information, visit us at www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook.
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