Meet 14 new recruits.
We’ve been keeping pretty busy over here at Crowley Webb and Praxis. And with our plates getting fuller, we’ve added more exceptional talent across our teams. Get to know 14 of these stars in our latest round of new hire spotlights.
Nate Hillabush
(he/him/his)
Title: Art Director
Hometown: Elba, NY
Education: B.F.A. Communication Design, Buffalo State College
Previous Role: Senior Art Director, University of Virginia
Hobbies: Traveling to see different bands, studying every franchise of The Real Housewives, and making rug art with his new tuft gun
Can’t Live Without: Comedian Meg Stalter’s Instagram, cheese, gin, and bacon-wrapped dates
Katie McLain
Title: Human Resources Manager
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Education: B.A. Psychology, Washington & Jefferson College; M.S. Human Resources Management, Southern New Hampshire University
Previous Role: Human Resources Coordinator, Elderwood
Hobbies: Spending time with her daughter and husband, being outside, and Christmas movies
Can’t Live Without: Anything sweet
Stephanie Neshevski
(she/her/hers)
Title: Content Strategist
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Education: B.S. Business Administration and Marketing, University at Buffalo
Previous Role: Digital Marketing Manager, Galaxy Media Partners
Hobbies: Cooking
Can’t Live Without: Wine, family, friends,’90s movies, and honey mustard
Amanda Carrasquillo
(she/her/hers)
Title: Proofreader/Editor
Hometown: Fayetteville, NC
Education: B.A. English Language and Literature, Fayetteville State University
Previous Role: Writer/Editor, Marine Corps Community Services
Hobbies: Attempting to bake
Can’t Live Without: Family; her dogs, Marceline and Maggie May; coffee; peanut butter; and chocolate
Maura Christie
(she/her/hers)
Title: Public Relations Account Executive
Hometown: Troy, NY
Education: B.A. Communication and Media Studies, Niagara University
Previous Role: Public Relations Account Executive, Mower
Hobbies: Shopping, traveling, and photography
Can’t Live Without: Her dog, Harry Potter, ice cream, and Schitt’s Creek
Tien Nguyen
(he/him/his)
Title: Motion Graphics Animator
Hometown: Cheektowaga, NY
Education: B.F.A. Animation, Villa Maria College
Previous Role: Junior Motion Designer and Production Artist, e360 Sport
Hobbies: Spending time with his family and friends, watching indie movies, buying new clothes, and scrolling through social media
Can’t Live Without: Cute animal videos, bubble tea, and Asian food
Theresa Piersall
Title: Digital Designer
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Education: B.F.A. New Media Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
Previous Role: Motion Designer, Screenvision Media
Hobbies: Reading and figure skating
Can’t Live Without: Chocolate-covered pretzels, cozy blankets, and Animal Crossing
Mohit Shrivastava
Title: Data Analyst
Hometown: Bhopal, India
Education: B.Tech. Civil Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India; MBA Marketing and Consulting, University at Buffalo
Previous Role: Research Assistant, University at Buffalo
Hobbies: Listening to music and photography
Can’t Live Without: Family, friends, road trips, cars, tea, and Pink Floyd
Kelsey Bolt
(she/her/hers)
Title: Account Manager, Praxis division
Hometown: Lake View, NY
Education: B.S. Science Business Administration, University at Buffalo
Previous Role: Project Supervisor, Mower
Hobbies: Making marginal improvements to the interior design and functionality of her apartment, photography, traveling, and spinning
Can’t Live Without: Bingeworthy TV (currently: Suits), great design, museums, sunshine, naps, and a well-balanced cocktail
Olivia Quinn
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Manager, Praxis division
Hometown: Naples, FL
Education: B.A. Public Relations and Advertising, Buffalo State College
Previous Role: Project Manager, Gelia
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, putting together itineraries, trying restaurants, and pretending she can garden/keep plants alive
Can’t Live Without: Her dog, Copper; ice cream; 30 Rock; Schitt’s Creek; Parks and Rec; and really any Marvel movie
Ali Townsend
(she/her/hers)
Title: Strategy Coordinator, Praxis division
Hometown: Sackets Harbor, NY
Education: B.A. Media and Society, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Previous Role: Content Marketing Producer, Buffalo Niagara Partnership
Hobbies: Taking long walks and bingeing old seasons of Survivor
Can’t Live Without: Fuzzy sweaters and a Nespresso coffee machine
Jessica Kobis
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Coordinator, Praxis division
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Education: B.A. Communication Studies, Canisius College
Previous Role: Account Coordinator, Luminus
Hobbies: Reading, rock climbing, learning foreign languages, traveling, and going to concerts
Can’t Live Without: Her dog, Raven; bubble tea; YouTube; and Harry Potter podcasts
Liz Preville
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Coordinator, Praxis division
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Education: B.A. Public Relations and Advertising, Buffalo State College; M.S. Advertising, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Previous Role: Customer Service Representative, Brook & Whittle Ltd.
Hobbies: Traveling, spending time with her family and friends, cooking, baking, decorating desserts, and trying new restaurants
Can’t Live Without: Her two rescue furbabies, the beach, wine, coffee, her Kindle, and the Harry Potter movies
Rachel Serianni
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Coordinator, Praxis division
Hometown: Lockport, NY
Education: B.S. Finance; B.S. Marketing; State University of New York at Oswego
Previous Role: Sales and Marketing Administrative Assistant, Impact Group
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, cooking, baking, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and finding new places to eat
Can’t Live Without: Chocolate
We can’t wait to meet you all in person very soon! If you’d like to be a part of the action, we’re on the lookout for even more new faces. Check out our careers page for the latest opportunities.
