WCNY

WCNY has made the following staff appointments.

CAROLINE BASSO was named VP, development and engagement. She was previously director, development and marketing at WSKG in Binghamton. Brasso brings 16 years of advancement, fundraising, major and planning giving, membership, grants, and community engagement to WCNY.

MARY JO BARNELLO was appointed director of leadership giving. She previously served in development positions at Everson Art Museum, Loretto Foundation, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central New York, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse. Barnello brings more than 20 years of fundraising experience to WCNY.

SHANNON HANRAHAN was named director of individual giving. She was previously major gifts officer for WSKG Public Media, and manager of membership operations. Before working in public media, Hanrahan oversaw art appraisals and clientele for a private art services company in New York City. She brings more than10 years of experience to WCNY.

MEGHAN KANE has joined as development coordinator. She was previously a development associate at Presbyterian Homes & Services in New Hartford. Kane is an experienced professional in a variety of fundraising disciplines, social media marketing, and communications.

LEE PRZYTULA has come aboard as editor and videographer, 415 Productions. He was previously a video editor at CardRunners.com. Przytula has a background in producing for educational content, entertainment, and marketing communications along with editing and motion graphics. He brings 18 years of experience to WCNY.