New Faces - July and August 2022

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Andrew Batson

Andrew “Drew” Batson began on July 18, 2022, as an infrastructure engineer.

 

 

Robert "Bob" Bliss

Robert “Bob” Bliss began on July 18, 2022, as a millwright. Bob was previously employed as an HVAC technician at Broedel Fuel Group. He has received his EPA 608 refrigeration certification, CTEP certification, and NORA certification. He enjoys playing guitar, motocross, and spending time with his wife, Marsha, and son Michael.

Leeanna “Lee” Boss began on June 13, 2022, as a custodian. 

Sara Dougherty

Sara Rose Dougherty began on May 31, 2022, as greenhouse superintendent. Sara was previously employed as an instructional support assistant at SUNY Morrisville’s Equine Rehabilitation Center, barn manager, and agricultural professor. She received her bachelor's degree in working landscapes, sustainable communities, and environmental science and her master’s in natural resource conservation and management with a concentration in sustainable communities. She enjoys playing bagpipes, foraging, farming with draft horses, painting, activism, gardening, reading, and daydreaming. 

Lisa Dow began on July 18, 2022, as a human resources assistant. Lisa was previously employed as a buyer at Mohawk Valley Health System. She enjoys day trips, football, baseball, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, Bob, who is a custodial foreperson, and son Noah.

Robert Israel

Rob Israel began on July 11, 2022, as an admission counselor. Rob graduated from Colgate University in 2022, majoring in geography and psychology. He is a volunteer assistant M/W tennis coach at Colgate; enjoys exploring the outdoors on hikes and bike; is a big fan of the Hamilton Farmers’ Market; and spends his time with his 2-year-old blue merle pug, Oreo.

Jaime Lamberto began on July 20, 2022, as associate director of residential operations and assignments. Jaime was previously employed as a college now specialist at Herkimer County Community College. She received both her bachelor’s in history and master’s in education from SUNY Oswego. She enjoys cross-stitching, vintage sewing, genealogy, and spending time with her husband, Ian, and beagle, Panino.

Abbey Paduano began on June 22, 2022, as director of football operations. Abbey was previously employed at Colgate University as the athletic events and marketing coordinator. She received her bachelor of science in sports management from SUNY Cortland and her master of science in legal studies - human resources: law, leadership, and policy from Albany Law School. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as spending time outdoors camping, hiking, and kayaking.

Terra Peckskamp

Terra Peckskamp began on July 18, 2022, as assistant vice president for residential planning and programs. Terra was previously employed as a senior director of student living at Syracuse University. She received her bachelor’s degree in management from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and her master’s in student affairs administration from Michigan State University. She enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, Jim, her children, Alex and Katie, and her dog, Wednesday.

Tabisha Raymond

Tabisha Raymond began on June 1, 2022, as an assistant director of First@Colgate. Tabisha was previously employed as a substitute teacher for Osceola County School District in Kissimmee, Fla. She received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Florida State University. She enjoys being adventurous and trying new things, traveling, playing volleyball, roller-skating, and sometimes sewing.

Bridget Reilly

Bridget Reilly began on July 18, 2022, as assistant director of alumni relations. Bridget was previously employed by Community Wellness Partners as director of recruitment and onboarding, director of donor engagement, and director of volunteer services. She enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, reading, live music/concerts, and spending time with her family and children, Preston, Abigail, Carter, and Grace.

Angel Rogers began on June 14, 2022, as a custodian.

Eric Salsburg

Eric Salsburg began on June 6, 2022, as a boiler operator. Eric was previously employed at Masonic Care Community as a plant operations supervisor.

 

Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith began on June 21, 2022, as an instructional designer for innovative media. Andrew was previously employed by Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He received his MA in American history from George Mason University and his BA in history from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He enjoys woodworking, cooking, and spending time with his partner, Becca, dog Bizzy, and cat Ino.

Lauren Templin began on July 11, 2022, as assistant director of athletic communications. Lauren was previously employed at East Tennessee State University as an athletic communications graduate assistant. She received her bachelor of science in sport management from Niagara University.

Headshot of Jessie Whitaker

Jessie Whitaker began on July 11, 2022, as an ITS technology support specialist. Jessie was previously employed at Berea College as an IT help desk specialist I. She received her bachelor of arts in mathematics. She enjoys knitting and watching movies.

Christian Vischi began on June 6, 2022, as an assistant director for entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Christian was previously employed at Indium Corporation as a marketing and communications specialist. He received his BA in English and communications from SUNY Potsdam. He enjoys running, cycling, cooking, gardening, antiques, and spending time with his wife, Jessica, son Clark, and cat Chien.