EDUCATION Albany Law School Helene Adams-Keane of Delmar was named vice president of institutional advancement for the law school. She has served as interim vice president since July and formerly was director of alumni affairs at the Albany school. FINANCIAL FleetBoston Financial Corp. James Marini of Valatie was promoted to market leader for business financial services in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley for the Boston-based financial services company. He joined Fleet in 1986 and most recently served as a team leader for business financial services in Albany. Schuyler Tilly of Halfmoon was promoted to senior portfolio manager II and will work with Marini assisting middle-market companies in eastern New York. He joined Fleet in 1994. Robert Coolidge of Albany also was promoted to senior portfolio manager II and will work with Marini. He joined Fleet in 1991. Brian Borden of Altamont was promoted to senior portfolio manager II in Fleet's health care and institutions group. He joined Fleet in 1992. HEALTH CARE The Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center Dr. Bruno Spagnoli joined the dental practice of the Albany-based organization, which provides health care without regard to income. He formerly worked for the dental practice at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Dr. Jolanta Drzymalski also joined the dental department. She recently completed a yearlong residency program at St. Vincent's Catholic Center in New York City.
Dr. A. Neal Gregory and nurse practitioner Joan Csaposs joined the center's expanded dermatology services. Gregory continues practicing at Upper Hudson Valley Dermatology in Castleton; Csaposs continues working with Dr. Gregory. Ellis Hospital Amy Seidel joined the Schenectady hospital as a registered nurse in the medical-surgical unit. Previously, she was a medical assistant at Saratoga OB/GYN Associates. Dr. Renata Mazzei joined as a general practitioner at Glenville Healthcare Center in Scotia.
The Rev. Paula Gravelle was named director of pastoral care. She formerly was director of Concerned Clergy for Choice at Family Planning Advocates of New York State. Jessica Hayashi was promoted to senior infection-control practitioner. She joined Ellis part time in 1997. Susan Whais joined as a registered nurse for the Adolescent Psych Center. Previously, she worked as a registered nurse for St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill. MEDIA DiscusGraphics Bill Soucy of Mechanicville was appointed creative director of the Clifton Park graphic design, Web design and print production firm. Previously, he worked for Apple Computers at Crossgates Mall. NONPROFITS Unity House Claudia MacHaffie of Troy joined the Unity Sunshine Program of the Troy-based community services agency as a teacher assistant. Jorge Aybar of Troy also joined the Unity Sunshine Program as a teacher's assistant. Mara Rabinowitz of Albany joined the Unity Sunshine Preschool Program as a day care teacher. She formerly was a teacher's assistant at the Early Childhood Education Center in Guilderland. Kathryn Harrigan of Rensselaer joined as house manager for the domestic violence shelter. Deborah Crandall of Schenectady joined the Eighth Street Residence as an overnight counselor. Francsonia Butler of Schenectady joined as case manager for the mental illness/chemical addiction program. Girl Scouts, Hudson Valley Council Micki Pagan of Niskayuna joined the Albany-based services program for girls ages 5 to 17 as membership development assistant for Albany and Rensselaer counties. Capital District YMCA Gary Grumoli was named executive director of the nonprofit charitable organization's Schenectady facility. Formerly, he was executive director of Landmark at Monastery Heights Senior Living Community, a residential assisted-living community in Massachusetts. REAL ESTATE Rosetti Falvey Real Estate Angela DelBalso of Clifton Park joined the Colonie-based real estate firm as a licensed real estate salesperson. Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Marybeth Bender joined the Colonie-based real estate firm's Colonie sales team.
Jennifer Snyder joined the Clifton Park sales team. SERVICES Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Michael Alvaro of Saratoga Springs was named associate executive director of the Albany-based trade group, where he will head up the Affiliate Services Office in Albany and work on regulatory and policy issues at the state level. He formerly was vice president of the Iroquois Healthcare Alliance. Wade Tours Jeanne Toth was named director of sales, marketing and community relations for the Schenectady-based upstate motor coach tour operator. Previously, she was a motor coach supervisor at AAA Northway. Farm Family Insurance Pasquale Marotta was named director of internal audit for the Glenmont-based group of insurance companies. He formerly was a member of the management group at KPMG LLP in Albany. TECHNOLOGY VersaTrans Solutions Inc. Kristen Michalski of Perth joined the Latham-based software provider as a quality assurance analyst. Formerly, she worked at InfoEd as a quality assurance specialist. Compiled by Betsy Feldstein
