Trinette Cunningham
President of NAPS, National Association of Personnel Services
Trinette Cunningham is a seasoned nonprofit and event management executive with over 30 years of experience in association leadership, event strategy, and revenue generation. A recognized leader in her field, Trinette combines expertise in financial oversight, membership growth, marketing communications, sponsorship sales, and high-level event logistics.
In 2005, following a successful six-year tenure as Executive Director of the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA), Trinette founded TR2 Consulting — a firm specializing in nonprofit and event management consulting. Through TR2, she has helped organizations across industries elevate operations, streamline systems, and amplify their impact.
As President of the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS), Trinette has led the organization through significant growth, expanding membership, enhancing benefits, and implementing operational efficiencies that better serve members nationwide.
Trinette’s leadership extends beyond the boardroom. She has served as a trustee of her alma mater, California University of Pennsylvania, where she established an endowed scholarship in memory of her grandmother — a fellow Cal U graduate. She is an active member of the Pennsylvania Chapter of MPI, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and was recently appointed to the Advisory Council of the Women’s Business Collaborative Alliance in Washington, D.C.
In addition to her professional achievements, Trinette is politically active in her home state of Pennsylvania and currently serves as the elected Jury Commissioner for Fayette County. A passionate advocate for animals, she is most proud of her role as a mom to her daughter Maggie, a third-year medical student and the greatest accomplishment of her life.
