The homegrown community for Hudson Valley professionals, creators, and businesses.

Kelly French

Red Hook / Dutchess County

Handweaver and instructor located in Upper Red Hook. Former owner of Chickadee Studio and Supply, a fiber arts retail shop.

Kevin Bruckner

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

Owner at BRUCK STUDIOS and Creative Director at Bruckner Visuals. I have a passion for storytelling and creating branded content. Excited to connect with likeminded creators and work on meaningful projects.

Kim Dei Dolori

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi, I'm Kim! I'm a designer and art director based in Beacon, NY. I'm all about helping people do what they love by supporting them in telling their stories and creating super-custom brand experiences around just that. Let's make something together!

Kim Kedem - MixingBowl Studio

Beacon / Dutchess County

Interior designer by trade, artist in heart. I focus my work on hospitality and residential interiors, developing products for projects such as Mycelium light fixtures, plaster products, pottery, and furniture restoration.

I am a sales technology consultant specializing in technology for organic lead generation.

Laina Giselle Mason, LCSW

Beacon / Dutchess County

I help those who feel lost find themselves again. Bringing over 15 years of counseling experience, I specialize in helping people navigate the challenges of both historical and recent traumas, as well as major life transitions.

Larry Reader

Beacon / Dutchess County

Seeking meaning in making. Carpenter, technologist, collaborator at studiocolab.net

Laura Ornella

Beacon / Dutchess County

Laura Ornella is a first-generation Cuban American, New York-based director, writer, actor, and comedian. Her credits include Just For Laughs, Comedy Central, Vulture, SeriesFest and HollyShorts.

Lily Piyathaisere

Beacon / Dutchess County

I'm an independent designer and art director who specializes in branding and art direction for companies in the fields of art, culture and technology. I also am a fiber/textile artist.

Rhinebeck based Public Relations specialist, focused on hospitality, travel, wellness, and beauty. I work with a few properties in the Hudson Valley area on their PR, partnerships and storytelling. Lover of nature, and all things wellness and well-BEING.

Lisander Lopez

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I am a software engineer with a passion in building solutions and solving problems! From designing and printing 3D Printed objects, to designing and building software programs, I try to leverage my skills to produce value in this world!

liv.

Glenham / Dutchess County

alt-rockin, honky-tonkin, hudson valley resident musician :)

Maria Sciuto

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I am Certified Financial Planner® delivering insightful results-oriented solutions to my clients as a fiduciary. I help provide clarity on prioritizing goals to help them achieve financial success through a goals-oriented driven financial plan.

Marissa Pané

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I'm a content marketing and brand strategist who combines psychology and storytelling to help you stop your dream clients in their tracks.

Mary Zazzi

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

Hi! I’m Mary, Co-Founder and Creative Director/Art of The BrandBar Agency: thebrandbaragency.com. We specialize in branding, websites and social. Looking forward to connecting with other local creatives!

Matthew Eyler

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

Full time martial artist with 10 years of experience in special education. I am the owner of Trinity Martial Arts in Hopewell Junction, specializing in teaching traditional martial arts & practical self-defense skills to people of all ages and abilities.

Maura Kate Costello

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi! I go by Maura Kate or MK and I moved to beacon Oct 2023 :) I grew up in Brooklyn and lived in NYC through my twenties and then lived in MD just outside DC for 9 years. Very glad to be back in my home state! Looking forward to making new friends!

Maya Shanker

Salt Point / Dutchess County

Musician, actor, and designer.

Megan Mulone

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

Performance Designer in MarTech/E-commerce.

I work in tech with a big focus on generative AI business strategy. I am also a big music nerd and have been a hiking/wilderness guide in the Catskills and Adirondacks for over 10 years.