New Faces - March and April 2022

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Libby Boissy began on Feb, 7, 2022, as the assistant director of the Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE). Libby previously worked as a programs and data manager at Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. She received her BS in economics from St. Lawrence U and her MS in commerce and economic development from Northeastern U. She enjoys taking her two cats, Loki and Freya, on wilderness adventures in the Adirondacks, as well as knitting, reading, and crafting.

 

Scott Bratt

Scott Bratt began on Feb. 14, 2022, as an assistant men’s soccer coach. Scott was previously employed at Southampton Football Club as the U9 boys soccer coach and Saints Foundation Community champion. He received his BA in football studies from Southampton Solent University and his MS in international sport management from SUNY Cortland. He enjoys all things sports, the stock market, traveling, and listening to podcasts/audiobooks.

  

Abigail “Abbie” Buchanan began on March 28, 2022, as an ITS technology support specialist. Abbie was previously employed at The Rye Berry Bakery and Cafe as the front of house manager. She enjoys reading, drawing, video games, and spending time with her husband David, daughter Kora, their two dogs Thomas and Gunner, and three cats Buttons, Caramel, and Fido.


Kyle Dombrowski began on March 28, 2022, as director of tax and financial reporting. Kyle was previously employed at PwC as a manager. He enjoys college basketball, swimming, fishing, and skiing.

 

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Kimberly “Kim” Keenan-Kirkpatrick began on Feb. 1, 2022, as an associate head cross country coach and assistant track coach. Kim previously worked 25 years as a college administrator in athletics and served on two olympic staffs for the USA as a coach and manager for the distance running events. She did her undergraduate studies at Kent State University and received her JD from Seton Hall Law School. She enjoys running, hiking, and spending time at her cabin in Vermont. She and her husband, Brian, have two children, Libbie and Madison.

 

Kyle Massett

Kyle Massett began on Feb. 22, 2022, as a custodian. Kyle previously worked in food service for Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation. His partner, Cara Briggs, is a human resource assistant at Colgate.

 

Rosie Mariani

Rose Mariani began on Feb. 28, 2022, as general merchandising assistant at the bookstore. Rose was previously employed at Talbots as a store manager. She received her associate degree in humanities from Onondaga Community College. She enjoys reading, painting, knitting, and spending time with her partner, Chad, stepson, Gabriel, and son, Oliver.

 

Colt Morgan

Colt Morgan began on Feb, 21, 2022, as a custodian. Colt was previously in the Army National Guard. He graduated from Brookfield Central School and enjoys hunting, fishing, video games, and spending time with his dog.

 

Jessica Reilly

Jessica “Jess” Reilly returned on Feb. 7, 2022, as director of donor relations. Jess was previously employed at Syracuse University as an associate director of donor relations. She graduated from Colgate University in 2004. She enjoys cycling, cross-country skiing, indoor and outdoor gardening, reading, and spending time with her husband, Matt.

 

Angelica “Angel” Sheeley began on March 28, 2022, as an ITS technology support specialist. Angel was previously employed at Joe and Vinnies, as well as Colgate as CDME team event support. She attended MVCC and enjoys cooking, her 21 house plants, art, and spending time with her boyfriend Devin.

  

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Catherine “Cathy” Sheridan-Lee began on March 21, 2022, as academic department coordinator for women’s studies. Cathy previously worked as an administrative assistant at Syracuse University. She received her bachelor of science, communication and rhetorical studies, from Syracuse University. She enjoys doing crafts, sewing, glass fusion, reading, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Victor, have two dwarf rabbits, Bunz and Colin.

 

 

Orson Sproule

 

Orson Sproule began on March 13, 2022, as the music and theater academic department coordinator. Orson majored in music and minored in economics in the teacher education program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He enjoys playing and watching basketball and tennis, listening to hip hop, funk, jazz, and classic rock, making beats, and hanging out with friends.