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

HV Folks may know me as former owner of Moonfarmer, Creative Digital Development Studio in Kingston, NY-- now after a merger, I'm a Partner and Head of Digital Development for FGS Global (our office ... still in Kingston).

Damien Semel-DeFeo

New Paltz / Ulster County

Co-Founder and CEO of Cool Down.

Craig Wilson

Kingston / Ulster County

I'm an experienced editor and writer focused on consumer technology and its impact on culture. I've also worked as a ghostwriter, most recently on a nonfiction book about generative AI for a banking executive. Slaying typos is my superpower.

Craig Valentino

Newburgh / Orange County

Design Director at Rabe & Birch / Principal Designer at TGIM; focus in brand design, visual identity, packaging, art direction.

Craig Caruso

Walden / Orange County

Born and Raised in 10308 then Westchester now finally in the Hudson Valley

Courtney Staib

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I am a Spiritual Life Coach focusing on feminine energetics in life, love, and business. I also am a Quantum Healing Hypnosis practitioner helping people to release wounds and blocks preventing them from living their most desirable life.

Corlies Ave.

Fishkill / Dutchess County

Building Community Through Brand

Collin David

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

C. David is a writer and artist living in the Hudson Valley, NY. He loves pinball, Wazmo Nariz, Rem Lezar, MODOK, pogs, VHS, Ultra Monsters, 80s horror, and is secretly very enthusiastic about everything else not listed here.

Cloey Callahan

Fishkill / Dutchess County

I am a lifelong Hudson Valley resident who contributes to local publications including Valley Table, Hudson Valley One, Hudson Valley Magazine, Times Union: Hudson Valley, Westchester Magazine, and more. I have a passion for multi-media journalism.

Claudio Marinesco

Highland / Ulster County

Editorial and commercial photographer based in the Hudson Valley. Over thirty years experience, specializing in fashion and celebrity photography. Clients include ad agencies, magazines, publishing companies, celebrities, and TV shows.

Local intelligence source for Rhinebeck area. At your service.

Clark Frankel

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hi All! My name's Clark, I live in Beacon with my wife and two kids. I'm a Post Production Supervisor at a media company, and enjoy improv, hiking, drone photography and movies. Look forward to meeting more of you!

Brand whisperer. I lead storytelling for brands ranging from global CPGs to local gems, with experience in personal care, spirits, and craft beer. I specialize in strategy, consumer engagement and activations, inspiring standout work from creative teams.

Cidiot

Tivoli / Dutchess County

Marketer. Writer. Podcaster.

Christopher Nostrand

Ulster Park / Ulster County

Chris Nostrand owns Nostrand Productions LLC, is an independent award-winning filmmaker and part-time faculty at both Marist College and SUNY Orange's film and TV production departments with a Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Media Arts from Hunter College.

Christopher J. Yates

New Paltz / Ulster County

I'm a novelist, originally from the UK, who moved to New Paltz in 2016. I was also recently the Hudson Valley dining critic for the Times Union newspaper.

Christine Hansen

Ravena / Albany County

Entrepreneur / Executive Producer of bespoke experiential events, concerts, conferences, festivals, special events & more. Flower farmer. Farmer florist. Weddings and special events. Candlemaker. Dreamweaver. Magic maker. I bring Dreams to Reality.

Christina Morelli

Hudson / Columbia County

Writer of all the things, producer of people and productions, dog mom, and board-certified health and performance coach with an international portfolio ranging from California to Azerbaijan. Newly transplanted in Hudson via NYC/London/Los Angeles.

Chris Tighe

Newburgh / Orange County

I'm a New York and Local Actor. Member of SAG-AFTRA and podcaster in the entertainment industry.