RONALD FIGUEROA was recently promoted to resource sharing and facility manager at Syracuse University Libraries. He has more than 20 years of experience in academic-library service and operations, with a focus on resource sharing, interlibrary loan, and access services. Figueroa joined the Libraries in 2014 as interlibrary loan supervisor, and his responsibilities expanded to resource-sharing manager the following year. Figueroa is now responsible for management of the Syracuse University Libraries’ offsite storage facility and accompanying workflows. He also oversees delivery service, course reserves, and alternate format of library materials as an accommodation for authorized patrons. Under Figueroa’s leadership, all areas of his responsibilities have increased in usage and service improvement. Since assuming coordination of course reserves, usage has increased by 20 percent and usage of delivery service has increased by 15 percent. 

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has hired CARRIE ARENS as senior accountant. In this role, she will ensure fiscal compliance with regulations of state and federal-funding sources, assist in managing state and federal funding sources, and coordinate with the preparation and analysis of accounting records. Arens previously served as the controller for St. Luke’s Health Services in Oswego. Prior to that, she gained extensive experience in the field of finance in her seven years at Oswego County Opportunities. Her background in grant financial management will be an essential asset to her role and responsibilities supporting the MACNY team, the association says. Arens is a graduate of St. John Fisher College, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

GERIANNE CORRADINO has been promoted to human resources & operations officer at the Central New York Community Foundation. She has worked for the foundation since 2015, serving as finance manager and senior manager of business operations. Corradino is now responsible for providing operational, IT, and human-resources support to staff and overseeing the Central New York Philanthropy Center building. She is a graduate of the Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS) civic-leadership training program Class of 2021 and recently received her SHRM-CP certification. Corradino holds a dual bachelor’s degree in French literature and language & international trade from SUNY Oswego.

DANA FIEL was elevated to finance manager at the Community Foundation, after serving in her previous role as senior finance associate for 1.5 years. She is responsible for managing the grants and accounts-payable process, as well as preparing reports and reconciliations. Fiel graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a dual bachelor’s degree in economics and art history.

ELISIA GONZALEZ was promoted to grants manager at the foundation after serving in her previous role as program associate for two years. She manages the responsive grantmaking process and provides support for initiatives and programs. Gonzalez was born and raised in Syracuse and graduated from Corcoran High School. She also attended Syracuse University, graduating with a degree in geography.

JENNY GREEN was promoted to senior information systems officer at the Community Foundation. Green joined the foundation in 2016 and her previous title was philanthropic services officer, which she held for two years. She will oversee the information systems for the foundation and provide guidance regarding its management, integration, and security. Green holds a master’s degree in information technology from Marist College and has extensive experience with data management, procedures, and strategy.

ELIZABETH HARTMAN was promoted to senior director of finance. She is responsible for the financial reporting and manages the day-to-day accounting activities of the Community Foundation. Hartman holds a bachelor’s degree in fashion design and an MBA in accounting from Syracuse University. Hartman joined the foundation in 2014 as controller.

JULIET MALOFF has been promoted to senior communications officer at the Community Foundation, after previously serving as communications officer for three years. During her nine years at the foundation, Maloff has championed and guided the Community Foundation’s brand management to internal and external audiences. In her new role, she will oversee and implement strategies to ensure impactful and consistent communications messaging across all platforms. Maloff is a recent graduate of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s 2022 Citizens Academy class and served as the former president of the Public Relations Society of America, CNY Chapter board of directors. Maloff attended Syracuse University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communications and rhetorical studies and a master’s degree in communications and public relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.