MCLA Welcomes New Staff Members to Campus
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has welcomed 13 full-time members to campus to serve in a variety of positions.
Jamal Ahamad, class of ’11, joined MCLA’s Advancement Office as the alumni relations coordinator in February. He came to the campus from Crane and Company in Dalton, Mass., where he was a typesetter. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in English/Communications from MCLA.
Seth Bean joined the campus’s Computer Support Services division in May, where he works as the telecommunications systems administrator. He comes to MCLA from North Adams Regional Hospital, where he was a network support technician. Bean earned a bachelor of arts degree in government from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., and an associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Berkshire Community College.
Cherilyn Bonin joined Residential Programs and Services at MCLA, where she is a residence director. She comes to the campus from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn., where she was a senior resident assistant. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in English, with a French minor, from Central Connecticut State University.
Ashley Brooks recently joined MCLA’s Office of Academic Affairs, where she is an administrative assistant. She comes to the campus from the Baywood Golf and Country Club in Arcata, Calif., where she was an administrative assistant. Brooks completed her bachelor of arts degree in recreation administration from Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., after attending MCLA for three years.
Joab Camilo joined MCLA’s Department of Public Safety as a campus police officer. He comes to the campus from Chenega Corporation in Boston,where he worked as a security officer. He attended the Criminal Justice Academy of Osceola in Kissimmee, Fla., where he received certification as a basic recruit.
Curt Cellana joined the campus’s Department of Administration and Finance as an accountant. He comes to MCLA from North Adams Regional Hospital, where he was a senior accountant. Cellana earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a major in accounting from Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.
Daniel Colonno joined MCLA’s Department of Public Safety as a lieutenant. He comes to the campus from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Oriskany, N.Y., where he was a senior police training instructor. He earned a bachelor of science degree in law enforcement management from Madison University of Gulfport, Miss.
Scott Ferris joined MCLA’s Facilities Department as a full-time employee in February, where he is a maintainer. He previously worked on campus as a part-time employee.
Nichole Lother, class of ’06 joined the campus’s Advancement Office in February as the annual giving manager. She comes to MCLA from Berkshire Children and Families in Pittsfield, where she was a special assistant to the president. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in English/Communications from MCLA.
Jonathan Meehan joined MCLA’s Counseling Services in January, where he works as a counselor. He came to the campus from Berkshire Medical Center, where he was a psychiatric social worker. At the same time, he also worked part-time in counseling at MCLA.
Catherine Obrzut, class of ’14 recently joined the campus’s student accounts office, where she works as a clerk. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in English/Communications from MCLA.
Amanda Schuler, class of ’12, recently joined MCLA’s Office of Administration and Finance as a clerk. She comes to MCLA from Berkshire Community College where she was a MCA AmeriCorps VISTA community engagement and partnership coordinator. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in business administration with a concentration in management and marketing from MCLA.
Alyssa Spano recently joined Residential Programs and Services at MCLA, where she is a residence director. She comes to campus from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, where she was a residence life graduate assistant. Spano earned her bachelor of arts and her master of science degrees from Northeastern University in Boston.
