About Us
Our Mission
The Capital Region Recruiters’ Network (CRRN) was founded in January 2000, to bring together recruiters and employment professionals to ensure the growth of business in the greater Capital Region. CRRN has instituted a mission statement and accompanying by-laws in order to formalize and expand the local network of recruiters. Because the economy and employment outlook for this region remain strong, this is a critical time for CRRN to emphasize the importance of attracting and hiring talent, and to provide an arena for employers to target these individuals.
Meet the Board
President
Rachel Miller
Recruiting Manager- Permanent Placement Team, Robert Half
518-805-1871
Vice President & Membership Chair
Nathan Wilson
Talent Acquisition Partner, Great Gray Trust Company
518-921-8071
Treasurer
Nicole Falzo, PHR
Talent Acquisition Lead, Sunmark Credit Union
518-730-9067
Secretary
Nicholas Ostwald, PHR
HR Sr. Representative, PepsiCo
Membership Chair
(vacant for 2025)
Communications Chair
Lauren Piche, PHR
Lead Recruiter, Plug Power
518-210-6345
Social Media Chair
Karolina Severova, SHRM-CP
Senior Recruiter, Walrath Recruiting Inc.
kseverova@walrathrecruiting.com
Program & Sponsorships Chairs
Arianna Greene, SHRM-CP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Arrow Financial Corporation
(518) 415-4562
&
Avani Patel
Sr. Recruitment Specialist, Maximus
518-603-0085
Facilities Chair
Jessye Kass Karlin
Founder, Jessye Kass Consulting
jessye@jessyekassconsulting.com
Volunteer
Emily Elder, PHR & SHRM-CP
HR Generalist, Maximus