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

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.

Simplicity in Mind is a design studio located in Cold Spring, NY. We specialize in floral design and event design for weddings, intimate gatherings, styled shoots, and corporate events.

Vanessa Pineda Fox

Irvington / Westchester County

Designer, Artist, and Artisan living life to the fullest by creating in many mediums, from graphics to abstract art to jewelry and home goods designs.

Daria Feneis

Highland Mills / Orange County

Have spent the last decade working at tech start ups in business operations / hr / it / analytics. I have a background in performing and producing theater / film. Always looking for more creative outlets and connections!

Lisa Robinson

Dobbs Ferry / Westchester County

Founder of Gold Strand Strategies, a marketing consultancy helping business owners charm new audiences and strengthen ties with existing ones.

Cameron Simcik

Cornwall / Orange County

Hi! I'm an events manager turned surface pattern designer, and my business is Hummbird Creative. I specialize in licensing my designs to businesses big and small, and I'd love to connect with like-minded creatives!

Frederick Pikovsky

Catskill / Greene County

Hi! I'm the co-founder/CEO at Barnfox 🦊 DM if you'd like to utilize or check-out a Barnfox space. Day pass is on me ;-)

Tina Roth Eisenberg

Stone Ridge / Ulster County

Designer. Human Gatherer. Optimist.

Daniel Garcia

Woodstock / Ulster County

Just moved Upstate from Brooklyn! I’m a music producer, Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Music Director for Sony RCA. Grew up in north Texas with my boys snarky puppy. Looking to meet like-minded creatives

Alissa Leonetti

Wappingers Falls / Dutchess County

I am an aspiring actress located in Hudson valley ny. I’m seeking to make connections and gain experience in local film, tv, and voice acting productions!

Classical pianist turned software engineer. In love with the Hudson Valley and interested in local meeting-of-minds, especially with other creative types in tech. Seeking work related to climate, education, affordable healthcare, or AI governance.

Celina Sciuto

Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County

Rising fourth year graphic design student at SUNY New Paltz

Thad Allender

Olivebridge / Ulster County

I'm a Hudson Valley-based design and product entrepreneur specializing in tech startups with a strong emphasis on community and environmental initiatives. I'm currently working on ecohome.co, a project that promotes eco-friendly home building solutions.

John Mallen

Kingston / Ulster County

Founder of JMC Marketing Communications and PR. We develop messages for our clients and the strategies for delivering them.

Jeremy Kolodziejski

New Windsor / Orange County

Filmmaker, writer, editor, and event videographer located in Cornwall, New York. I have experience with music videos, documentaries, and major narrative productions. Looking to connect with and collaborate with other local creatives!

John Baker

Cornwall / Orange County

I’m an experienced data analyst dedicated to facilitating data-driven decision-making, ensuring data privacy, and improving the educational process.

David Jackson

Ghent / Columbia County

Startup mentor and community catalyst. Active in Hudson Community Incubator. Founder @ The Next Leaders. Substack @ www.davidjacksoninsights.com . LEANSTACK certified | Gallup Certified.

Sarah Patterson

Kingston / Ulster County

I'm a fractional CFO based in Kingston and I've been working with businesses in the Hudson Valley and NYC for over 10 years. I enjoy connecting with other smart fun professionals in my community and believe in the magic here in the mid Hudson Valley!