The Mohawk Valley Community College

The Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has appointed ANN LAIRD as National Science Foundation advanced technology program coordinator. She previously served at Everett Community College in Washington in several capacities since 2013 and also worked as an instructor at Shoreline Community College in Washington as a field representative for the U.S. Census Bureau, and an admissions adviser and recruiter for Alaska Pacific University. Laird holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Alaska Pacific University and a master’s of education degree in leadership from Concordia University. BRITTNEE MEXICO has transitioned to head coach/athletics specialist. She has led the MVCC women’s softball team and also served as a coordinator of student athlete success and transfer since 2017. Prior to joining MVCC, Mexico spent six years at Utica College in various positions. She also has experience working as the head modified/JV girls’ softball coach at Herkimer High School and holds certificates in First Aid/CPR and as an American Red Cross Lifeguard. Mexico holds a bachelor’s degree in childhood education and sociology/anthropology from Elmira College and a master’s degree in education from Utica College. SAMANTHA O’NEIL was appointed career and employer relations specialist. Prior to joining MVCC, O’Neil worked at Utica College in several capacities since 2014. She holds an associate degree in childhood education from MVCC, a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Utica College, and a master’s degree in higher education administration from McKendree University. ISABELLA POPOWSKI was appointed events and guest services associate. Prior to joining MVCC, she worked as a sales associate at Old Navy and was a manager on duty/customer service lead at Tops. Popowski holds an associate degree in early childhood education from MVCC.