OLIVIA PAUL has been named director of community investment at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Paul previously served as engagement specialist for the Community Foundation’s equity initiative advisory group during the first phase of a 10-year, $10 million commitment to work toward racial equity and social justice. As director of community investment, she will continue to advance and incorporate that equity commitment in collaborating with staff and nonprofit partners. Paul, a longtime Utica resident, brings more than a decade of leadership experience and project management to the Community Foundation. She previously served as senior quality consultant at The Hartford Financial Services Group in New Hartford, where she performed portfolio analytics, quality-management oversight, and evaluation of business systems and processes. She is involved in many local organizations including co-director of the Junior Frontiers of the Mohawk Valley Youth Program and serves as a board member for YWCA Mohawk Valley.

EH KA PAW joins the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties as its finance and accounting intern, where he will assist with finance, accounting, systems, and administrative functions. A Utica resident, he earned an associate degree in applied science from Mohawk Valley Community College and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a focus on finance, at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. His community involvement includes coordinating volunteer cleanup efforts for the Midtown Utica Community Center.

JOHN FAZIO has joined Northland Communications as marketing manager. He brings more than 20 years of experience and industry knowledge. Fazio specializes in marketing and lead generation, predictive and data analytics, social-media strategy, and email automation and segmentation. Moving forward, Fazio and the team will focus on optimizing Northland’s marketing strategy to deliver quality connections between Northland Communications, its customers, and its community.

SARAH MATTACOLA has come aboard Northland as digital-content specialist. She brings 10 years of marketing experience in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, specializing in print and digital communications, as well as development and advertising.

CHELSEY MOWERS has joined Northland Communications as marketing specialist. She brings six years of experience in marketing, public relations, and broadcasting. Mowers specializes in strategic communication, content creation, and media relations.