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

Michelle Acuña

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

Hi! 👋 I'm a 3D Animator of 14+ years passionate about character animation. Most recently Associate Animation Director w/ Nick Jr's Brand Creative, previously Head of Animation of previs w/ 321Launch, & currently looking for my next animation adventure!

Mike Roberts

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

Senior marketing leader with 15+ years in tech, software, and startups. Deep expertise in content strategy, brand building, demand generation, and all things digital marketing.

Molly O'Connor

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Hi! I’m a PR and marketing pro with 10 years of experience building launch and ongoing PR/marketing campaigns for tech startups like Poshmark (IPO) and Tonal (unicorn). Ping me for comms advice, marketing tips, or just to say hi - would love to connect 👋

Native plant gardener, trail runner, amateur forest farmer, dog mom

Monique Perretti

Beacon / Dutchess County

I’m the Founder and CEO of MAP Solutions Group, with over 20 years of marketing experience both in corporate and as an entrepreneur. My goal is to help clients create marketing strategies unique to their needs that successfully grow their business.

Nadine Robbins

Stanfordville / Dutchess County

Creative freedom defines my professions. This element of artistic expression has underlined my designs, projects, and paintings for over three decades as both an established painter and graphic design expert. And as a bonus, I have an oyster obsession :)

nancy lee

Red Hook / Dutchess County

Local flower shop owner, gardener, plant lover.. creator of all things from nature .. events and weddings, everyday arrangements.. corporate installations.

Nicole Cambria

Beacon / Dutchess County

I’m Nicole, a UX designer with 4.5+ years of experience in GovTech, B2B, SaaS and internal tools.

Patrick Donoghue

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Emmy Award Winning media and technology executive, maker, storyteller, outdoorsman.

Perfect Moments Photography

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

Newly opened Photography company In the village of Wappinger Falls. Including but not limited to wedding/ event photography, individual and group photography, professional and commercial photography and a whole lot more. We also do filming. Check us out!

Pierce Johnston

Beacon / Dutchess County

Mastering Engineer & Photographer from Beacon, NY

Raina Kattelson

Red Hook / Dutchess County

I am a prop and interior stylist for magazines, architects and designers, porducts and lifestyle. I have a extensive collection of props and surfaces for photo shoot rental and am the founder of Hudson Valley Image Makers.

My practice is community social action through visual arts,education and creative art therapy. I love to collaborate with other artists. My studio is in The Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory whereI live and work. I show my work nationwide and internationally.

a senile retired citizen trying to understand and cope with all this new technology

Riley McGhee

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Husband, entrepreneur, ex-startup COO. Enjoys hiking, coffee, business, fitness, personal finance, and the Eagles.