New(ish) Hires!

Jacob Smolinski
(he/him/his)
Title: Video Editor
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Something you should know about Jacob: Jacob had a film screened at the Cannes International Film Festival in France in 2018 that he co-directed and acted in. Casual!

Srinivas Kolluri
(he/him/his)
Title: Data Analyst
Hometown: Andhra Pradesh, India
Something you should know about Srinivas: Srinivas is passionate about music. He’s also an avid table tennis player and a PlayStation enthusiast.

Eman Wajed
(he/him/his)
Title: Account Coordinator
Hometown: Cheektowaga, NY
Something you should know about Eman: Eman can cut and sew, just let him know your measurements! He’s also a writer, film producer, and soon-to-be-published author.

Denise Pionessa
(she/her/hers)
Title: Accounting Administrator
Hometown: East Amherst, NY
Something you should know about Denise: Denise’s interests include going to concerts, baking, and cooking.

Kelly Evans
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Manager, Praxis Division
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Something you should know about Kelly: Kelly’s hobbies include putting together 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles, thrifting, hiking, and traveling.

Sarah Dundas
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Manager, Praxis Division
Hometown: North Tonawanda, NY
Something you should know about Sarah: Sarah’s an excellent cook AND baker. If it has something to do with food, she’s all about it.

Ari Bridges
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Coordinator, Praxis Division
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Something you should know about Ari: Ari was a vegetarian for five years strong, until she ate a beef taco by accident. She’s also a personal trainer and group fitness instructor.

Elise Addeo
(she/her/hers)
Title: Project Coordinator, Praxis Division
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Something you should know about Elise: Elise loves to hike, snowboard, ski, rock climb, try new restaurants, and travel. She’s also into painting and ceramics.