PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and a promotion.   

 

New hires 

 

Cody Johnson joins BCC as Special Programs Coordinator, Digital Technologies Coach. 

 

Johnson was hired through the Supporting Urgent Community College Equity through Student Services (SUCCESS) program. Originally from Stamford, Vt., he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences. Johnson most recently worked for Mad Macs, first in Williamstown and then in Pittsfield, and also currently works as a freelancer developing virtual reality software. At BCC, he will provide student technology support in the Digital Commons. 

 

Anthony Monteleone joins BCC"s STEM, Allied Health and Business Division as Administrative Assistant II. 

 

Monteleone graduated from Siena College in 2021 with a bachelor of health sciences degree. Previously, he worked in the MRI department at Berkshire Medical Center and was also a Lab Technician/Office Assistant for BCC"s. Physical Therapist Assistant Program. A native of Dalton, Massachusetts, Monteleone originally planned to enter the medical field, but after "falling in love with Berkshire Community College and its community," he decided to make it his home. 

 

Promotion 

 

Gabriella Martinez has been promoted to Community/Outreach Counselor – SUCCESS Essential Needs Navigator. 

 

She was previously Clerk IV for the Academic SUCCESS Coaching Division. A native of Berkshire County, Martinez attended American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog or doing yoga.