MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, is expanding its team with four new staff members to support the growth of its statewide workforce development programs, bridge the gap between education and industry through career exploration initiatives and further expand employer and partner engagement across New York state.
• Nick Bruno joins MACNY as director of strategic initiatives, where he will drive partnerships and growth in workforce development programs. A lifelong resident of Utica, he brings more than a decade of experience in business development and strategic planning from his career at Mohawk Valley EDGE, where he served as vice president of business development.
• As pre-apprenticeship manager, Karen (Kay) Lindsay will take on a leadership role in expanding MACNY’s Real Life Rosies and Advance 2 Apprenticeship programs, preparing individuals for entry-level roles or advanced training such as registered apprenticeships. Passionate about education and workforce development, she brings experience in designing impactful training programs, leading organizational change, and fostering employee growth through leadership roles at Semikron-Danfoss, New York State OPWDD and Upstate Caring Partners.
• Amanda Coe will support MACNY’s pre-apprenticeship programs as a workforce development specialist. Her experience as an instructor and academic adviser at Morrisville State College has honed her ability to adapt, connect with diverse learners, and create engaging learning environments. Known for her proactive communication and people-focused approach, she is passionate about workforce development through adult learning and training.
• Ariel Bryant joins MACNY affiliate, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), as a workforce development specialist. She brings experience supporting K–16 students in career exploration and workforce readiness, having served as a program coordinator at Syracuse University and the SUNY Center for Professional Development.
