Member of the Month Matt Hankins I love all of the possibilities and potential of the Hartford Region. There are plenty of events and things to do if you just look for them. There's also tons of history. Read More Jocelyn Hillard As a nearly three-year resident of Connecticut, I enjoy exploring the area and finding new ways to get involved. Read More Kel Thomas For me, I have always been drawn towards the business aspect of the law. My goal is to create jobs and mentor new graduates about how to navigate their respective fields. Read More Stephanie Berman I travel as often as I can, visiting Italy, England, France, Mexico, and Canada over the last couple of years. I also love to read, bake, dance, collect and play board games, and spend time with my cats. Read More Janet Vamos HYPE has shown me that there is a very diverse, exciting, and constantly evolving neighborhood in my own backyard. Read More Divyam Garg Moving from a small town in Florida, I love that Hartford has the developing bustle of a city, yet keeps its identity through a very Suburban feel. All the vibrant events all year long keep me very engaged in the Hartford Region. Also, they have some of the best local restaurants around. Read More Mabel Santiago I love that HYPE creates a sense of community in the Hartford area among young professionals. Read More Greg Calnen I love the history, passion and beauty that Hartford provides. From the historic neighborhoods, the beautiful buildings, the majestic river and of course to the passionate residents supporting numerous diverse initiatives. Read More Isabelle Miner If someone gave me one million dollars I would move to Cape Town, South Africa and purchase a bungalow on a cliff side overlooking the ocean and spend my days taking hiking groups up and down Table Mountain. Read More Nicholas Weston I am currently enjoying the thrills of home ownership along with my girlfriend Keight. We also enjoy touring all the breweries and distilleries that seem to be popping up all over the state. Read More Gillian Stone I really enjoy studying music as culture and Japanese language. Read More Mark Zipadelli When they let Software Engineers leave the office, you can find me involved in cooking, hiking, New England sports, technology consulting, ballroom dance, yoga, music and many other things that would reveal my not-so-secret nerdiness. Read More Kristyn Neal I would gladly live in a suitcase if it meant I could see the world. It's my goal to visit all the continents. Read More Klejdis Radomi I have become a very big vocal advocate for the city of Hartford and the region as a whole. One of the main reasons why I love Hartford is the people! Read More Olivia Astle In addition to my active lifestyle, I love antique shopping and doing DIY re purposing projects for my home. Read More Aaron Knight I'm an avid sports fan. Especially, Uconn Men's Basketball and the Dallas Cowboys. I enjoy cooking. And I like catching live music whether in Hartford or when I’m traveling. Read More Amanda Trothier Throughout the 17 neighborhoods in Hartford I’ve come to find numerous hole-in-the-wall lunch locations, small coffee shops and a strong sense of community! I love that Hartford has so many hidden gems. Read More Aaron Eicoff I enjoy cooking, weight lifting, training in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and practicing yoga. Read More Corrine King I love to hang out with friends and enjoy everything Connecticut and New England has to offer. Read More Andrew Stipicevic My hobbies and interests outside of work boil down to two things: Cars and Skydiving Read More Kelly Conrad I try to say "yes" to as many things as possible; you never know what opportunities may come your way and it's more fun than sitting on your couch. Read More Dan Castle Though I work in the engineering and aerospace world now, my Architecture and Animal Science background from Cornell still leaves an animal/outdoors itch I need to scratch. Read More Alisha C. Pierce During my spare time I enjoy salsa dancing, traveling around the globe and I also have recently started to collect vinyl. Read More Charles Logue I volunteer very frequently including recently spending a month in Africa rehabilitating big cats and other African wildlife. Read More Katherine Donovan For as long as I can remember I've been interested in pictures and cameras, and recently, I started photography as a part-time business in addition to my full time job in accounting. Read More Steven Hernández, Esq. Where else can one talk shop with a lawyer, composition with a photographer, and the nuances of starting a new business with an emerging entrepreneur, all while enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of what the region has to offer? That’s HYPE. Read More Lisa Pawlik I will jump at any opportunity to travel throughout the United States. Read More David Morse I'm an avid sports fan, on and off the field. Read More Christina Lumbreras I have so many hobbies I wish I had more free time! Read More Christopher Remo Pagano I'm the third generation to belong to the St. Valentine Social Club, and I hope to someday have my future children run the organization. Read More Melissa Cahill I love being able to give back to the community in a variety of ways. Read More Frank Hamer I’m a bit of a gearhead, enjoy traveling (especially to Europe), and seeing live music. Read More Katie Kervick I’m an amateur runner and craft beer enthusiast who also loves taking advantage of the fun things to do in Hartford! Read More Kevin Paro I love spending time with family and friends, going to concerts, playing music, and reading. Read More Jessica Fenner I am always on the hunt for the perfect cupcake! Read More David J. Rubin I admire what everyone brings to the table to make Hartford life vibrant. Read More Rachel Santacroce My favorite thing about Hartford is the fact that there is a constant feeling of progress and improvement. Read More Stella Szantova Giordano I love theater - but I have a weakness for shoes and silk scarves! Read More Nick Pinto Outside of work I am, to the core, a car nut! Read More Sugan Kumar My favorite thing about HYPE is meeting new people at each committee meeting. Read More Steve Clayton My favorite thing about HYPE is participating on a HYPE Cup team, especially Trampoline Dodgeball! Read More Colette Gregoire What I like most about Hartford is that it is a hidden gem. Read More Brian Joel Waddell What I like most about Hartford is that it is pretty tightly knit and there is always something that surprises you. Read More Beth Matonak This year I have completed 17 races, and have 7 more that are scheduled for the rest of 20 Read More Tyra Peluso My favorite part about being a HYPE member is that I am able to give back to my community. Read More Kevin Ehrlich In the Hartford community, I plan to be more engaged with the Hartford Camp Courant Board of Directors through my interactions with HYPE. Read More I am in health insurance but another part of me wants to open a cafe/bookstore blend. Read More Michael S. Hill I initially attended college to study music, and now have a Masters in Accounting and Taxation. Read More Christopher Woodhouse I work alongside individuals to plan a comfortable retirement and assist in meeting their financial goals. Read More Amanda Girardin I want to have a lasting impact on reducing systemic injustices that exist in our society. Read More Eliana Cardeño I am a Program Manager that provides health resources, mentoring, and advocacy to communities in Hartford County. Read More Ryan O'Halloran I ensure that KNOX, Inc. has the resources and the reputation necessary to do what's best for Hartford. Read More David King I work with a small team in the area of Private Wealth Management. Read More Liz Slot I am a high school English teacher.. Read More Laura Dinan Haber I am a solutionist. Read More Steven Zakrzewski I always knew I wanted to be a lawyer... Read More Suzanne Truong Hoyer I am a software engineer, working for a utility company... Read More Kelly Carter I never thought I’d grow up to work for an insurance company. I always thought I’d be a reporter when I grew up. Read More Jon Aidukonis I am the Director of New Media and Special Events for Hartford Restaurant Group. Read More Adam McLaughlin I am a Relationship Manager in Webster’s Commercial Bank Read More R.C. Thornton I am working on multiple entrepreneurial projects, which I got into after deciding to “do my own thing” after graduating. Read More Amanda Schoonmaker I am the Communications Manager at the Connecticut Convention Center... Read More McKinley Albert I am currently the Director of Development at Hartford’s Camp Courant, the largest and oldest free summer day camp in the country. Read More Ray Hernandez I have wide ranging responsibilities that focus mainly on communicating business news to our more than 35,000 employees around the world. Read More Martha Paluch Phoenix Manufacturing is a supplier of precision aircraft components for civilian and military aviation. Read More Alison M. Valerie I communicate to participants of MassMutual retirement plans... Read More John Farrell I talk to computers in languages they understand. Read More Robert Wu As a Technical Analysis Manager, I provide jet engine performance analysis and maintenance forecasts to support sales campaigns Read More Kate Hayden, MPH I started working in research when I graduated from UConn with an undergraduate degree in psychology. Read More Jeremy D. Race I began my career at Junior Achievement in 2002 as a Program Manager. Read More Katie Carges I have been the Associate Director for Corporate & Foundation Support at Hartford Hospital since April 2008. Read More Bobby Hensley I provide insurance and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the greater Hartford area. Read More Theresa Desilets I’m an Account Manager with Cigna's internal marketing agency... Read More Mike Carucci I am a Staff Chiropractor with the CT VA. Read More Alex Koenigsberg I recently started October 2011 as an Event Coordinator. Read More Rachael E. Succo I provide all the post-sales support for spare parts sales as well as general customer service. Read More Naomi Reid I manage and facilitate the Connecticut Forum’s award-winning YOUTH Forum program.. Read More Jeff Roux In college I realized I could study and do something I love as a profession, exercise, and make a good living at it. Read More Frank Campailla I have worked in journalism, public relations and marketing since graduating from college 14 years ago... Read More Erik Person I am a Senior Analyst at Travelers. I was a finance major at Elon University in North Carolina... Read More