KRISTEN BEELES has joined Liberty Resources as a divisional director in its behavioral health division. In her new role, she will oversees residential services for substance use, homeless and supportive housing, and HIV services. Beeles has more than a decade of behavioral-health experience and is certified as a licensed mental-health counselor. She previously worked at the agency in 2017 as a therapist.

SHEVANIE CLARK has joined Liberty Resources as program supervisor in its behavioral health division. She will provide oversight to Liberty Resources’ residential programs under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Clark has seven years of experience in the human-services field.

EMILY McELLIGOTT has joined BellCornerstone Commercial Real Estate as a business-development executive. She is a licensed real-estate salesperson and has experience as a real-estate agent with eXp Realty. She also has experience in sales and customer service. McElligott holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Buffalo State University. 

KATIE KOWALSKI has been promoted to store manager of the Tops Friendly Markets store in Canastota. She began her career in the grocery business 14 years ago as a cashier for P&C Markets, where she worked for three years until moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2012. While there, Kowalski worked at Bi-Lo Markets as a cashier and then customer-service manager. Upon her return to New York in 2017, she has held several positions with Tops Markets, including customer-service manager, operations manager, and assistant store manager — most recently at the Tops store in Manlius.

ULRIKA ERIKSSON was recently hired by the Syracuse Crunch as a mindfulness coach. Born and raised in Sweden, Eriksson has practiced meditation, yoga, and mindfulness for the past 20 years. She is a certified yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, transformational life coach, and meditation teacher. Most recently, Eriksson worked as the VP of wellness at PKA Worldwide. As a mindfulness coach, Eriksson works primarily with private clients and high-school athletes. In her role with the Crunch, Eriksson is available to work with members of the front office to help reduce stress while improving clarity and focus. She is also available to counsel the hockey operations staff.