Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce has hired Ciara Montalbo as its new director of communications and member services. In her new role with the Chamber, Montalbo works directly with Chamber President/CEO Hans Appen. Responsibilities include the management of all communication with members, overseeing member services, and assisting in new project development. Montalbo lives in Cumming and graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a B.F.A. in Performing Arts. In addition to her role at the Alpharetta Chamber, she is also the owner and educator of Kindermusik with Ciara, LLC, a leading provider of music and movement programs for young children in the metro Atlanta area.