VALERIE PIRRO has joined the Center for Cardiology at Oswego Health as a new physician assistant. She previously worked as an EMT-basic for the Baldwinsville Ambulance Corps, where her passion and drive for helping others began. Pirro is well-rounded in cardiology and had clinical rotations in pediatrics, internal medicine, behavioral medicine, emergency medicine, women’s health, and general surgery. She studied at Le Moyne College, where she earned both her bachelor’s degree in biology in May 2019 and physician-assistant studies master’s degree in August 2021.

MARISSA BECK recently joined MACNY, The Manufacturers Association as marketing and communications manager. In her role, she supports various marketing and communications initiatives for both MACNY and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB). She will also work directly with MACNY’s training and events teams to deliver content and offerings to MACNY members. Most recently, Beck was the marketing and PR manager for The Travel Corporation in Dublin, Ireland. Her career also includes experience as a communications associate and marketing consultant. Beck holds a bachelor of honors communication degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a corporate communications and public relations post-graduate diploma from Fanshawe College.