CRISTINA HATEM has joined WCNY as VP & chief marketing officer. She brings more than 25 years of integrated marketing, sales, event, and community engagement experience to WCNY. She previously was marketing communications manager at JADAK; manager of corporate marketing communications, customer & market research at Preferred Mutual Insurance Co.; and held other positions at Beard Miller Company, Mower, and Sage Marcom Inc. Hatem earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and a master’s degree in teaching from Le Moyne College.

WILL LANDRY has joined WCNY as media sales account executive. He brings more than 14 years of sales and relationship development experience to WCNY. Landry was previously a media buyer and strategist at ABC Creative Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego.

MARTHA LEMONDES has joined WCNY as VP & chief people officer. She brings more than 20 years of training, human resources, and organizational development experience to WCNY. She has led teams of training professionals, partnered with senior executives, and managed projects that span all areas of human performance. She previously was a human resource business partner at Charter Communications, director of people development at AOL, and owner of a human capital solutions practice in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. Lemondes earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from American University.

CAROLINE MARRA has joined WCNY as associate director, education. She previously served as the lead universal pre-kindergarten teacher at Cayuga Seneca Community Action Agency. Marra earned a dual bachelor’s degree in childhood education and special education, with a concentration in French from SUNY Geneseo.

SHANNON HANRAHAN was promoted from director, individual giving to VP & chief development officer at WCNY. She was recognized for her commitment and donor-centric approach to propelling WCNY’s membership goals to new record highs. Hanrahan was previously a major gifts officer at sister station WSKG in Binghamton. She earned a bachelor’s degree in writing and art history from Ithaca College and a master’s degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art.

Cumulus Radio Station Group has hired RICK NUZZO as local sales manager. He spent the last 14 years gaining broadcast sales and marketing experience as an account executive at NewsChannel 9. Nuzzo studied broadcast journalism at Onondaga Community College and attended the University at Buffalo for communications. 

The YMCA of Greater Syracuse has hired DARNELL HAYES as the Eastern District VP. He will be responsible for the leadership of the Y’s East Area Operations, which includes the Hal Welsh East Area and Manlius YMCAs, as well as Camp Iroquois. Hayes comes to Syracuse with many years of distinguished service in the Y movement. He most recently served as a branch executive director with the River Valley Regional YMCA in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, Hayes served as a branch director with the Ocean Community YMCAs in Rhode Island. He is involved on the national level as a YMCA of the USA member experience trainer.

KATHY KLOSNER has been promoted to chief program officer at Upstate Cerebral Palsy. She will oversee the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) & State Education Department-related programs. Klosner has spent the last 18 years at Upstate Cerebral Palsy leading its OPWDD services, which have grown significantly under her leadership. She joined Upstate Cerebral Palsy in 1987.

CURT PEARSALL, JR. has been promoted to chief financial officer at Upstate Cerebral Palsy, after serving the last six years as controller. He joined the agency in 2008 and has successfully navigated the growth in the agency financial area as well as the growth of financial services for several affiliates under the parent corporation, Upstate Caring Partners, Inc.

LUCY RIZZO has been named chief administrative officer at Upstate Cerebral Palsy. She will add oversight of clinical operations in her newly expanded role. Rizzo joined the agency in 2016 as an executive VP and will continue her primary oversight of human resources and information technology.