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

Hady Mendez

Beacon / Dutchess County

Hady is a NY-based Amazon best selling author, Latina speaker, and ERG coach. Hady is the Founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking LLC. In her free time, Hady enjoys long walks, amateur street art photography and podcasts.

Jacques Sims

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Husband, dad, son, brother, cousin, best friend, lover of bourbon, sports, food, and fellowship.

Patrick Donoghue

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

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

Riley McGhee

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

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

Kai Fierle-Hedrick

Beacon / Dutchess County

Learning and Change Strategist, Coach, and Founder of Create Knowledge — a consulting practice that works at the intersection of learning, systems change, and anti-oppression practice to help change agents lead with their strengths.

Chad Fust

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I'm a technology generalist with skill and experience in many disciplines, especially technology training and emerging tech. I'm a Montana native but I've lived in the Hudson Valley since 2007. I'm an avid gamer, hiker, and homebrewer.

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.

Gray

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Futurist and musician living in the HV.

Ankur Bhatt

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I am a software professional (within the HR Tech space) based in the town of Poughkeepsie. I am a new dad + a few of my interests include music, cooking/grilling, skiing, beer, and hanging with my dog. Looking forward to connect with like-minded people!

Sarah Harel

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

Newly transplanted to Pleasant Valley from NYC. Chief of Staff at an international non-profit. I love hiking, interior design, and trying new restaurants.

Amishi Bhatt

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I’ve lived in the Hudson Valley for almost 4 years by way of Brooklyn. I work in the health and wellbeing space. Personally, I’m a new mom and enjoy biking, hiking, skiing, camping, and good company!

Wendy Troncone

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Dynamic marketing executive with strategic insight and hands-on proficiency with agency and corporate background. Highly skilled in creating and leading innovative marketing teams and campaigns using AI data, intelligence data software with human insights.

Roberto Ramirez

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

1997. poughkeepsie native. i connect with others by expressing myself through visual art.

Kathryn Cooper

Pleasant Valley / Dutchess County

A full-time photographer who has worked and explored in over 60 countries, I bring unique, diverse storytelling angles. I offer photography in events, nonprofits, weddings, movie/tv, portraits, commercial, corporate, and more. Based in the HV for 30+ years!

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.

Photographer, copywriter and yogi based in Poughkeepsie. www.thedeedeethompson.com www.instagram.com/thedeedeethompson

I am the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of Bellweather Agency.

Diana De Jesus

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I started my tech career thanks to a tech community here in HV! I've done GTM, now working as a GM at Stand The F*ck Out (a marketing company) and outside of work, I enjoy cooking, cooking shows, eating and hanging out with my twin daughters.

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

Anisha Tekade

Beacon / Dutchess County

Recently moved from Brentwood LA. Lived in NYC for 8 yrs prior to that. Mom to my yellow Labrador, Finnegan. Running, cycling, rummikub, cooking enthusiast!