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

Diana Vilibert

Kingston / Ulster County

Freelance copywriter specializing in small businesses, startups, and the health and wellness space.

Shana Glickfield

Stone Ridge / Ulster County

Co-founder of a digital advocacy agency in DC. New transplant to HV area. Hobbies: Travel, nonprofit service, and Frenchies. Currently learning Mahjong.

Robin Herod

Cornwall On Hudson / Orange County

Found of public accounting firm assisting early stage startups with strategic growth initiatives

I work in tech with a big focus on generative AI business strategy. I am also a big music nerd and have been a hiking/wilderness guide in the Catskills and Adirondacks for over 10 years.

My name is Liam Leary! I am a 26 year old musician, songwriter, and music teacher. I'm very happy and excited to connect with artistic people of any sort- whether to collaborate or just chat!

Mike Sayre

Kingston / Ulster County

Composer for film and media living Kingston.

Helen Coupe

Beacon / Dutchess County

Just moved to Beacon from Brooklyn with my husband Alex. I work with founders to help them launch new ideas. Outside of that excited to explore the area more and get to know the community.

Maggie Tobin

Chatham / Columbia County

Painter, writer, hiker, biker.

Willo Clare Hausman

Tivoli / Dutchess County

I'm originally from Northern CA, now a Hudson Valley local since 2019 after a few decades in NYC and Hollywood working in film and stage. I started a theater company, The Tivoli Players, we've put up 3 shows. I also have a sitcom in active development!

I am a cinematographer and camera operator based in Albany, NY. I own and operate a production company called Tomb Pictures. We specialize in narrative, music video, and documentary work. I am also a board member for the nonprofit, 518 Film Network.

Everette Hamlette

Wallkill / Ulster County

Everette founded his own production company, Stylish Ev Productions, and began work on his first feature documentary, 75 Park: e pluribus unum about his changing neighborhood park. Learn more here: https://www.instagram.com/stylishevproductionsllc/

Daniela Velez

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

I’m Daniela, a fundraising professional and artist. As the owner of Wild Hudson Studio, I create original art and home goods. I combine my creativity with my expertise in nonprofit development to support changemakers and build community.

Ross Shain

Rhinebeck / Dutchess County

Award-winning product marketing consultant. Hands-on expertise in designing, marketing, and evangelizing software for the Film & Television industry. I occasionally do freelance vfx supervision, motion graphics, and compositing.

Lisander Lopez

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

I am a software engineer with a passion in building solutions and solving problems! From designing and printing 3D Printed objects, to designing and building software programs, I try to leverage my skills to produce value in this world!

Bjorn Hansen

Tivoli / Dutchess County

I'm a software engineer and an entrepreneur who loves throwing around ideas. Currently working remote for a govtech startup based in the Southeast. Recently relocated to the Hudson Valley. I'd love to connect about startups, tech, and business.

Tonya Love

Stony Point / Rockland County

I live and practice in Rockland. Mom of 3 boys and Tax CPA to many! Love working with new and seasoned business owners love explaining complex tax ideas and helping with tax planning to maximize deductions minimizing the tax bite!

Vibhas Jain

Hyde Park / Dutchess County

I'm a software designer and entrepreneur originally from New Delhi, India. I've lived in Singapore, San Francisco and Brooklyn. When I'm not at my computer I'm kitesurfing or playing tennis. Currently building out a Mercedes Sprinter with my wife #vanlife

Alison Matheny

Hudson / Columbia County

I'm a creative director, writer + founder of the multi-disciplinary studio BEST. We work with brands at the intersection of branding, marketing and content. A few of our HV partners include Scribner's Catskill Lodge, Village Yoga and Windham Mtn (pre-rebrand).

Jeanne Cotroneo-Darrow

Hopewell Junction / Dutchess County

I help clients from Wall St. to Main St. tell their brand stories. I write profiles, bios, website copy, executive speeches, long-form whitepapers and short-form articles for digital and print. I also publish East Fishkill Living and other local magazines.

I am a versatile creative and entrepreneur. I integrate music, visual arts, & fashion into my storytelling, drawing from my heritage & diverse cultures. Through my work as a restaurateur, I use food to share stories that reflect my background & experiences.