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

Matt DeSiena

Pelham / Westchester County

Upper and lower Westchester resident; Narrowsburg-adjacent in the summers. Head of Social for global brands and early developer of AI agents. Husband, Dad, pizza maker.

Orit Daly

Croton On Hudson / Westchester County

I'm a ceramic artist who dabbles in a range of 3-D tactile arts (knitting, painting, etc.). My work shows and sells in various venues. I teach teen and adult pottery/ceramics classes. I'm a co-owner of a cooperative art gallery in Croton on Hudson.

Writer/Editor. I hand-letter and illustrate wedding signage as a side hustle.

Owner of Rising Earth Building, an ecological construction firm based in Troy, NY.

Tyler Beckwith

Woodstock / Ulster County

Moved to Woodstock last year, I'm a drummer looking for bands to play in, and a music producer (synth/electronic/sample based) looking for vocalists or people who want to make music!

Lindsey Grossman

High Falls / Ulster County

Working in tech across product management, design, data, partnerships. Past leadership roles at Block, Stripe, Netflix, Intuit, Wise. Available for consulting and the right full time gig. Love building products and teams.

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.

Erin Petree

Kingston / Ulster County

Kingston-based tech industry veteran with expertise in operations and growth strategy for companies ranging from Series D to $1B public companies. Yoga teacher on the side!

Annmarie Lobdell

Clintondale / Ulster County

I create art to share the spirit of my subjects with others who understand the deep connection and love we share with animals and nature.

Jesse Davis

New Paltz / Ulster County

Documentary photographer, working on long-term projects about Hudson Valley spirituality, and Gunks climbers.

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!

Julieanne Browning

High Falls / Ulster County

I'm a Hudson Valley brand and portrait photographer + the creator of Pine & Fable. I’ve been working professionally in the industry for the past 10 years, and I feel so grateful that my work connects me with such motivated, talented, and passionate people.

Owner and Founder of Hudson Valley Drones - Offering professional drone services, drone sales, training, photography, thermal imaging, 3D modeling, inspections and more.

Investor and Business Coach

Erica P Bliss

Woodstock / Ulster County

I’m a local graphic designer specializing in logo design and brand development. You think it and I’ll design it through all mediums, online, websites, merchandise and print materials. Let’s get creative together!

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.

Gina Fitzgerald

Ulster Park / Ulster County

I grew up here in the HV; lived in Westchester for many years, returned and enjoying the HV again! I work for a successful startup heading to IPO, while building my own platform for brick n mortars; enjoy talking tech, strategy, marketing and now pickleball!