Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to make connections with other young professionals. Whether those connections were to make new friends or to network to find a new career path.

Bio:
I am a native Rochesterian who has been part of RYP since 2002, I took over the role of president in August 2010. I attended the University at Buffalo and received a dual Bachelors degree. I am deeply vested in the community and am a proponent for all things Rochester. I love golf, tennis, disc golf, traveling the world, eating out at restaurants all over town, grabbing a microbrew beer with friends, talking about cars, or watching Sportscenter. If you see me at a bar or a mixer around town, make sure to say hi!

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to connect with people who see an exciting future for Rochester and want to be a part of making it great. Life is better with interesting conversation, fun events and engaging community activities, and RYP brings those to Rochester.

Bio:
I am a proud Rochesterian who is passionate about our city’s revival, particularly downtown’s development and progress towards a true urban vibe. After graduating from Cornell University, I worked for the Cintas Corporation in Florida for two years. Despite my love of beaches and the sun, I seized an opportunity to transfer with the company to Rochester in 2007, which is when I joined RYP. A short while later I enrolled in law school at the University at Buffalo. I have since graduated and now have begun my career here in Rochester with the law firm of Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. You can often find me at community events around town, playing in the sand box known as Hot Shots Indoor Beach Volleyball, shredding the slopes at Bristol Mountain, or if the conditions are right even floating on a surf board out on Lake Ontario.

Why I Joined RYP:
To be a part of a network of like-minded, passionate community-buillders.

Bio:
The City of Rochester has always been dear to my heart as I grew up in the City School District and learned to play football, baseball, and tennis in Genesee Valley Park with my family and close-knit friends in the neighborhood. I have been blessed to travel the world through my current job and have recently moved back to our City from another great neighborhood/city, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. I believe EVERYONE should be active in serving their community and give back in order to make our cities safer, economically stronger, and more exciting to live in.

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to become an even more active member of the city of Rochester.

Bio:
I graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a BA in sociology and eventually made my way to the city of Rochester last September. When I moved to Rochester I fell in love with the city and its dynamic atmosphere; there are many opportunities literally at one's doorstep, whether they be business or social opportunities. I enjoy being involved in this community, and continually seek ways to become even more engaged. In addition to spending time in the city, am an avid outdoors fan; which includes hiking, biking, kayaking... basically any recreational activity that takes place outside! I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, and visiting local restaurants and coffee shops.!

Why I Joined RYP:
Being new to Rochester I was looking for an opportunity to meet other young professionals in the area and become more involved in my new community.

Bio:
I am passionate about helping well-educated, yet-to-be-wealthy professionals on matters of money and quality of life. I attended Alfred State College, completed a board Certified Financial Planning program and attained a Bachelor’s degree in Financial Planning. I came to Rochester when I was offered an internship that has evolved into my career. In my spare time, I enjoy playing hockey, golf, enjoying new music, spending time with family, drinks with friends, and meeting like-minded young professionals. I reside in the East End, enjoy experiencing all that Rochester has to offer, and couldn’t imagine living any place else.

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to expand my business network, to learn from other successful young professionals and to connect with great people!

Bio:
Only us ‘New Yorkers’ would understand, but after graduating from the University of Richmond in Virginia, I just had to come back home! It didn’t take me long to gravitate toward Rochester and I’m so happy to be here. Working in real estate, understanding the businesses, the people and the neighborhoods in the community is imperative. RYP creates the platform for me to do this. I absolutely love getting to know fellow Rochestarians, hearing their stories and finding ways to work together. My other passions include spending time with my incredible family and my phenomenal friends, coaching and playing lacrosse and teaching my Boot Camp class at the RAC. When you come to an RYP event, come find me and I’ll be sure you help you make the business connections you’re looking for!

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to network and establish friendships and connections. The strength of RYP to help keep young professionals in Rochester was alluring as I was fresh out of college and looking to see what Rochester had to offer. RYP provided a way to interact with the city and see all it had to afford.

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I grew up in the relatively small town of Cortland. After graduating from SUNY Brockport I decided to move to Rochester to experience a city with a small town feel. I enjoy being social with friends and new people I meet all around Rochester, playing kickball every season I can, and being involved in the festivals and fund-raising events that continually go on.

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to connect with other, like-minded people in Rochester to help impact the community in a positive way. I believe there is a mutual benefit between the Rochester and RYP by giving us opportunities to connect with each other. I want to be a part of that.

Bio:
I graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009 with a BFA from the School of Design and a minor in Marketing. I've leveraged my design and marketing education by co-founding a digital design agency here in Rochester, called We Make Nice Websites. I love working with local companies as they allow me the opportunity to meet new people and work personally with smart business owners. I've had the opportunity to live in a few different cities both in the US and in Canada growing up and now calling Rochester my home. I played hockey for 15 years and now play recreationally every week in addition to running and working out in the gym. Be sure to say hi at the next social!

Why I Joined RYP:
I wanted to become more active in and give back to the Rochester community.

Bio:
A native Rochesterian, I am dedicated to staying connected to Greater Rochester. I began my profession in Career Services at Rochester Business Institute. In the beginning of 2008, I joined Technisource, a subsidiary of SFN Group, as an Information Technology and Finance Recruiter. I find fulfillment in my current role as I am consistently meeting new people and finding them advancement in their profession. In conjunction with my full time career, I also recently completed classes at SUNY Brockport to obtain my Bachelor's degree in Business Management!

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to become actively involved in the Rochester community and connect with young professionals that value strong business relationships.

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I was born in Rochester but moved away from the area in second grade with my family to Missouri and eventually Florida where I lived for fifteen years. I attended the University of Florida and graduated with a Masters in Special Education in 2010 and Bachelors in Education in 2008. Im a huge Gator fan and proud supporter of all the SEC sports teams. I moved back to Rochester in the summer of 2010 to work for Sylvan Learning Centers as the Director of Community Relations. My heart is in helping the city school district students reach their full potential and build confidence through education and socialization. I enjoy hanging out with friends at the local festivals, eating a Zweigles white hot at the ball park, running the streets of Park Ave and enjoying Rochester’s four seasons. If you see me out and about in this amazing community please wave hello!

Why I Joined RYP:
To meet new friends and hone my networking skills.

Bio:
I have a background in Art Education but developed an interest in helping others heal after overcoming a back injury and becoming an EMT. I am now pursuing graduate school to become a Physician's Assistant. As a stepping stone towards my goal I am now working as a Medical Scribe in the Emergency Room of local hospitals. When I am not at work I love doing anything outside from hiking to sailing, working out, painting, dancing, singing too loud in the car, spending time with my family and friends, and walking my sweet dog Norah.

Why I Joined RYP:
To network with other young professionals in the Rochester area and to get involved with a group of people in the community.

Bio:
I've had the opportunity to travel the world and experience many different cultures, enjoying the Spanish speaking ones the most. When I'm not travelling I like checking out new music, playing basketball, exercising as much as possible, checking out new bars and restaurants, being super active and doing anything other than watching TV. My career has spanned almost 9 years in public accounting working first in audit and tax and then internal audit and consulting. Public accounting has allowed me to work with more than 100 different companies over my career while only being employed by two. I also have an interest in investment real estate and starting a business of my own.

Why I Joined RYP:
I joined RYP to meet and network with other young professionals in the community, and to contribute to the positive impact young professionals make in the Rochester area.

Bio:
I've lived in many different places throughout the country, but I've always called Rochester my home. After living in Northwest Indiana and Chicago for three years, I returned to Rochester to finish by undergraduate degree at SUNY Brockport. While finishing my degree I was fortunate enough to travel to Spain and Morocco and, that same summer, I met my lovely wife Cate. it was a good year. I presently work as a small business account manager for Windstream and really enjoy building a rapport with my customers. I have many passions including politics, baseball (and I still play in the local NABA), hanging out with family and friends, and of course my wife Cate and our cat Marley.

Why I Joined RYP:
For social networking purposes, building new friendships and meeting other young professionals in the area.

Bio:
As a native of Rochester, I enjoy indulging in the hidden gems this city has to offer. From the restaurants, to the summer festivals, to the Finger Lakes. As a former resident of New York City, I like to say I have a small town heart and big city dreams. My career has taken me from payroll and taxes, to recruiting and accounting, and now wine and spirits. My interests and pastimes include spending time with family and friends, traveling and volunteering, fashion and shopping, canal walks, and zumba.