Al Olender

Kingston-based singer/songwriter Al Olender is taking her lyrical, Hudson Valley-infused music on the road.

For over 50 years, the Sloop Clearwater has sailed the Hudson River, building awareness and advocating for the region's precious environment.

Recent Marist graduate Dana Jones founded a company that makes doors more accessible using a mobile app.

As president of Scenic Hudson, Ned Sullivan helps steward the Hudson River's incredible natural beauty and environmental resources.

Recording artist and visual artist Jalani Lion recently painted the incredible Black Lives Matter mural in Kingston.

Intrepid adventurer, award-winning journalist, prolific writer and filmmaker, and six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council.

Powerhouse singer/songwriter NeeNee Rushie fronts The Big Takeover, the roots reggae band that’s become a Hudson Valley institution.

From their origins in Kingston, brothers Jimmy, Jake, and Jordan DeCicco have gone on to found Super Coffee, a keto-friendly energy drink that's available in supermarkets and gyms everywhere.

Kingston-based Bryan Meador is an artist, designer, and founder of the sustainability-focused design firm Plant Seads.

Rikki Snyder specializes in bright and colorful food, lifestyle, and interior photography for publications, ad campaigns, and books.

Easton LaChappelle is the founder of Unlimited Tomorrow, a company revolutionizing the world of medical prosthetics.

Entrepreneur, technologist, author, and teacher Marva Allen lives in Beacon and runs four businesses.

Jesse Brown is a co-founder of Hudsy, an online video platform that showcases local storytelling and a cooperative model.

From her studio in Kingston, Amber Spiegel's tutorials and stunning creations reach millions of followers.

In addition to her career as a freelance illustrator, Julia is a songwriter and musical comedian.

With strong Hudson Valley roots, singer-songwriter Natalie Forteza fuses textural acoustics with influences of soul, world, R&B, and indie pop.

Maryline is an interior designer and founder of the Kingston Design Showhouse, an annual event showcasing designers and artists in the Hudson Valley.

Hudson Valley native Deana Burke is democratizing Bitcoin as her startup Gracias drives cryptocurrency adoption among young women and teens from diverse backgrounds.