Santana Vicencio-LaBarre joined AEDC as a business counselor. She comes to the organization with a background in small business, marketing and data analytics.

Vicencio-LaBarre graduated from Siena College and worked in higher education before returning to her small business assistance roots. In this role, she works one-on-one with small businesses to develop a comprehensive plan for technical assistance, including activities such as business plan development, marketing assistance, and connections to financial management resources or small business lending. Vicencio-LaBarre lives in the Plattsburgh area and enjoys sports, outdoor activities and travel.

Kathleen Recchia joined AEDC as its project and grant coordinator. She comes to the organization with a long background of experience in non-profit project management. Recchia recently worked at the Adirondack Foundation as an office and grants administrator. At AEDC, she manages project compliance and is the governance liaison. Recchia is passionate about community theater and is pursuing a music degree at SUNY Plattsburgh. She lives in Saranac Lake.

“We are so excited to have Santana and Kathy join our team,” AEDC Executive Director Victoria Duley said in a statement. “Their experience in small businesses and non-profit service provides tremendous depth in our services. We know that their skills and commitment will continue to bring great things for our small business clients as we move forward.”

Kathleen Recchia (Provided photo)

“We are thrilled to welcome Santana and Kathy to the AEDC team,” Board Chair Robert J. Aiken added. “They will bring new energy and experience to the AEDC and are a perfect fit for our mission to empower small businesses across the North Country. On behalf of the board, we’re excited to support their contributions to the organization and the communities we serve.”