DERRICK FELDER was recently appointed as an advisement center specialist at Herkimer County Community College. He is responsible for providing interdisciplinary academic-advisement services to students. Felder has worked as a summer youth program leader at the University of Tampa, where he directed programs and mentored aspiring student athletes. He holds an associate degree from Herkimer […]
DERRICK FELDER was recently appointed as an advisement center specialist at Herkimer County Community College. He is responsible for providing interdisciplinary academic-advisement services to students. Felder has worked as a summer youth program leader at the University of Tampa, where he directed programs and mentored aspiring student athletes. He holds an associate degree from Herkimer College and a bachelor’s degree in social science and liberal arts from the University of Tampa.
JESSICCA FIORE was appointed registrar at Herkimer College. In this position, she is responsible for maintaining student records and coordinating student registration and scheduling. Most recently, Fiore served as the college’s advisement center specialist. She has also held positions in admissions, academic-support services, and as an adjunct instructor. Fiore holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations, with a minor in business, and a master’s degree in educational leadership with a concentration in higher-education leadership, both from Montclair State University in New Jersey.
HANNAH LEONARD was appointed public-relations assistant at Herkimer College. She assists in executing communication and marketing initiatives and helps in the administrative aspects of the public relations department. Most recently, Leonard served as the social-media coordinator for Emotional Outlet in Canajoharie. She also previously was the news editor of the Oswegonian and was a contributing writer for the Palladium-Times in Oswego. Leonard holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in global and international studies from SUNY Oswego.
WALTER MEEKER has joined Herkimer College as a building-maintenance helper. He assists with various tasks including general upkeep and repair of buildings. Meeker previously was a delivery driver for UPS in New Hartford, and prior to that, was a maintenance technician at United Cerebral Palsy in Barneveld. Meeker holds an associate degree in business administration from the Utica School of Commerce.
DAMON NEISH has joined the Herkimer College staff as a technical assistant of international programs. He will be responsible for recruiting and supporting international students. Neish also serves as head coach of the Herkimer College women’s soccer team. He holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies, from the University of Abertay Dundee in Scotland.
