Digital Hyve has announced four new hires and two promotions.

ANJA GODLEWSKI-DYKES has been promoted from account manager to Digital Hyve’s second senior account manager. She started with the firm as an account coordinator, moving into the role of account manager before her promotion.

CONNOR DEHAAN has been promoted from graphic designer to Digital Hyve’s first-ever senior graphic designer. He has a natural talent for design, coupled with his ability to capture a client’s vision for its brand.

AIDAN RUSSO joins the Syracuse office as digital marketing producer. He graduated from Syracuse University with a music industry degree. Russo previously worked as a freelance writer, interned for a YouTube Channel called WatchCut, and interned at SubCat Music Studios.

SARAH MALAVENDA joins the Syracuse office as Digital Hyve’s SEO specialist. She attended Fordham University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies & Spanish language and literature. Before joining Digital Hyve, Malavenda interned at Penguin Random House. Along with her attention to detail and writing experience, she brings SEO knowledge for content creation.

KYLEE SHAUGHNESSY started at Digital Hyve as an intern, and now joins the Syracuse office as digital marketing assistant. She is completing her degree at Le Moyne College. In addition to her internship at Digital Hyve, she completed marketing internships at CXtec and Sodexo.

SCOTT COLE has come on board as Digital Hyve’s first Rochester graphic designer. He joins Digital Hyve from the Democrat and Chronicle. He brings years of design experience as well as experience with designing automotive ads.

The Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has appointed ANN LAIRD as National Science Foundation advanced technology program coordinator. She previously served at Everett Community College in Washington in several capacities since 2013 and also worked as an instructor at Shoreline Community College in Washington as a field representative for the U.S. Census Bureau, and an admissions adviser and recruiter for Alaska Pacific University. Laird holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Alaska Pacific University and a master’s of education degree in leadership from Concordia University. BRITTNEE MEXICO has transitioned to head coach/athletics specialist. She has led the MVCC women’s softball team and also served as a coordinator of student athlete success and transfer since 2017. Prior to joining MVCC, Mexico spent six years at Utica College in various positions. She also has experience working as the head modified/JV girls’ softball coach at Herkimer High School and holds certificates in First Aid/CPR and as an American Red Cross Lifeguard. Mexico holds a bachelor’s degree in childhood education and sociology/anthropology from Elmira College and a master’s degree in education from Utica College. SAMANTHA O’NEIL was appointed career and employer relations specialist. Prior to joining MVCC, O’Neil worked at Utica College in several capacities since 2014. She holds an associate degree in childhood education from MVCC, a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Utica College, and a master’s degree in higher education administration from McKendree University. ISABELLA POPOWSKI was appointed events and guest services associate. Prior to joining MVCC, she worked as a sales associate at Old Navy and was a manager on duty/customer service lead at Tops. Popowski holds an associate degree in early childhood education from MVCC.

DANIEL CICIARELLI has joined JAS Recruitment as a recruitment and account manager. He brings extensive knowledge of leadership, marketing, finance, and business analytics. Ciciarelli earned a bachelor’s degree in business management, finance from Johnson & Wales University. BRANDON GERRITZ has joined JAS Recruitment as a recruitment and account manager. He has an extensive knowledge of leadership, manufacturing, IT, and customer support. Gerritz earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University at Buffalo.

MARK DUGAS has joined Ambient Environmental, Inc. as a senior consultant specializing in EHS (environment, health, and safety) regulatory compliance, risk management, and waste minimization. He has more than 20 years working in the environmental industry. Dugas earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental analysis and policy from Boston University.

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (Janney) announced that SAMUEL SAMMARCO, senior VP/wealth management, WILLIAM MOORE, VP/wealth management, and WILLIAM NICE, VP president/wealth management have joined the firm’s Syracuse branch office. They are accompanied by LORRIE FRAWLEY, senior register private client associate. The team was previously affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors. Sammarco, Moore, and Nice join Janney with nearly 100 years of combined financial-services industry experience. Sammarco is a 50-year industry veteran. He spent six years serving in the U.S. Army National Guard – New York State and co-founded the A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc. Syracuse office in 1993. Moore has 20 years industry experience and is a certified financial planner. Prior to entering the financial-services industry, he worked as a professional engineer at the James F. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power plant. He graduated from SUNY Buffalo and Oswego with a degree in physics and mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in education. Nice, also a 20-year industry veteran, graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in business administration.