
About The Pattern Fellows Program
The Pattern Fellows is a regional leadership training program geared towards mid-career professionals. Initiated in 2007 to expand the horizons of those already acknowledged as leaders in their communities and disciplines. The program invites participants to gain a more intimate knowledge of the Hudson Valley region and encourages them to explore regional approaches to their work.
The geography that inspires the importance of regional thinking certainly is special. The Hudson Valley has diverse urban areas with deep history; rolling countrysides that have inspired painters and presidents; and classic suburbia boasting sought-after quality of life. The mighty Hudson River is an ever-present reminder of the importance of intrinsic beauty and natural resources.
More than 340 people have graduated from the Pattern Fellows Program. In previous years, Pattern Fellows have included leaders from the fields of finance, government, economic development, land conservation, law, human services, healthcare, academia and more.
Pattern Fellows are trained to become the region’s best advocates, problem solvers, and creative thinkers. They learn from each other, from exciting guest speakers, through their project research, and the Pattern staff. As lessons progress, candid insights and self-realizations emerge. There is a deeper resolve to think with innovation and sophistication. Regional possibilities crystallize. The mission becomes purposeful. So do revelations regarding how a class lesson can power a solution in a Fellow’s professional world, completing the circle of training, workplace and community.
Pattern also seeks businesses or nonprofits that are interested in sponsoring the Fellows research projects. The projects dovetail with larger Pattern initiatives pertaining to the Hudson Valley.

Join The Pattern Fellows Class of 2023-2024
Program starts Wednesday December 15
During its 17th year the program will focus on “A Region in Transition: A deep dive into civic issues that are changing the Hudson Valley.” Pattern staff and expert guests will teach participants about a wide range of civic topics that are rapidly affecting our region’s communities, workforce, and businesses. The topics include the following:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Broadband
- Climate Change
- Infrastructure
- Economic and workforce development
- Zoning and land use
- Demographic shifts and the future of the Hudson Valley
Pattern fellows will meet with expert guests to explore the challenges and opportunities connected to each topic. Fellows will also utilize a special text for lessons and discussions on leadership, organizational communication, and other essential skills.
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Charlotte Abadir
Ericka Acevedo
Amy Becker
Chris Brown
Vincent Buono
Bailey Burke
Brian Drumm
Jill Gomez
Kiersten Jackson
Greta Knutzen
Christopher Steber
Vincent Tamagna
Nicole Tompkins
Karin Winnum

Heather Bell
Melissa Blough
Joe Cuccia
Leonard (Len) Gruenfeld
Michelle Jouacin
Alissa Kosowsky
Serra McDowall
Jared Nash
Glenn Noakes
Molly Rhodes
Melanie Rivera
Rachel Rosenwasser
Megan Spada
Clarissa Timbrouck
Julika von Stackelberg
Dana White
Samantha Wong

Jonathan Berck
Cleveland Best
Gwen Borsenberger
Lauren Burns Bennett
Kirstyn Cerone
Megan Conroy
Noe Del Cid
Michael Dooley
Kassondra Johnstone
Katelyn Lansang
Jennifer Marron
Jeanne Martin
Likkia Moody
Alexandra Obremski
JoAnn Parker
Ayana Pascall
Eugenia Schatoff
Julin Sharp

Samuel C. Bergsohn
Adam Billingslea
Michael Bonse
Jeanine Borko
LaTanya Bryant
Darrah Cloud
Alejandro “Alex” Cordova
David Dirks
Fran Dunwell
Karen Gates
John Hank
Eric Harget
Kate Heidecker
Dabby Hines
Michael Hoblin
Jennifer Holohan-Ferrer
Shelly Humeston
Megan Lung
Michael Mattone
Rob McNeely
Nichole Moretto
Terry Nelson
Maija Niemisto
Vanessa Olivo
Randi Picarello
Genesis Ramos
Patricia Salgado-Hernandez
Michael Santos
Phyllis Tucker
Nicholas Watkins
Aaron Werner
Richard Williams

Fernando Ahumada
Travis Biro
Gina Caminucci
Christopher Castro Gonzalez
Kelly Ellenwood
Kerri Foley
Freddimir Garcia
Javier Gomez
Johnnieanne Hansen
Alice Rae Kurman-Kostrubal
Maximillian Mahalek
Stephanie Paruolo
Michelle Pfeffer
Brandi Rider
Jaime Schmeiser
Michael Spencer
Janelle Taylor
Jeanne Traugot
Danielle Watson
Thomas Zupan

Allison Beesmer
Janelle Carr
Shannon Cilento
Dominick Cocchiara
Inaudy Esposito
Joanna Frang
Serena Marrero
Jake Michels
Amy Minutolo
Andrew Oni
Diane Passaro
Valentina Quilez
Jason Rashford
Dean Roberts
Rachel Ronk
Chris Seger
Julie Stainton
Maire Ullrich
Fred Wienraub
Marissa Weiss

Jolene Borell
Joseph Candela
Allison Cappelle
Dan Garcia
Danny Hairston
Evelyn Heimbach
Teresa Hoffman
Aliza Krevolin
Linda Malave
Tiffany Niles
Abby Paul
Ross Schaub
Nicole Slevin
Jennie Sush
Nicholas Ward-Willis
Carolyn Zazzarino

Matthew Arbolino
Mary Beth Bianconi
Helen Budrock
Karen D’Attore
Margaret Deyo-Allers
Sharon Fagan
Julio Garaicoechea
Deborah Garry
Susan Hawvermale
Laura Heady
Heather Jacksy
Ronald Mayfield
Darcy McCourt
Michele McKeon
Evan Menist
Kathy Peluso
Patrick Ripa
Kerry Rogers
Sarah Salem
Jeremy Schulman
Allison Sloto
Dana Taylor
Will Truitt
Aquanetta Wright
Madelina Zachacz

Nicole Audia
Kevin Bennett
Hannah Brooks
Mary Lou Carolan
Anthony Cerreto
Joe Donat
Freda Eisenberg
Jeffrey Fox
Chris Fury
Karen Girven
Clareann Grimaldi
Alicia Lenhart
William Long
Jeffery McHugh
Joseph McKay
Sean McMann
Lucy Redzeposki
Eric Roth
Diane Rowe
Heinrich Strauch
Rachel Wilson

Stephanie Baran
Joan Birdsall
Antoinette Caruso
Eileen Clifford
David Cooper
George Cronk
Alicia D’Amico
Anthony Davidowitz
Emily Dozier
Austin DuBois
Leah Feldman
Karen FitzPatrick
Chris Knasiak
Jeff Kosmacher
Nicholas Mauro
Lauren O’Donnell
Rachel Petrone
Suzanne Reider
Joseph Surace
Steve Swyryt
Antonio Vinciguerra
Jonnie Wesley-Kruger
Jill Weyer
Chris White

David Apps
Valerie Belton
Ethan Cohen
Kevin DeHond
Frank DiLorenzo
Maureen Doran-Mineo
Brian Doyle
Diane Hart
DeWayne Haygood
Crystal Jacob
Nicole Jorgensen
Kyle Kirchhoff
Casey MacDonald
Mark Malone
James McConnell
Lydia Mowry
Carrie Ross
Karl Schlegel
Jennifer Shamah
Tiombe Tallie Carter
Alyse Terhune
Jean Uwilingiyimana
Sabine Werner

Jim Burpoe
John Carola
Carolyn Clark
Cathy Collins
Jean Galli
Jennifer Killian
Jennifer Mall
Ulises Marmol
Patrick Mason
Joe Matta
Daniel Michaud
Faith Piatt
Johanna Porr
Andrea Reynosa
Chris Rioux
David Rocco
Peter Seyfarth
Jeff Simms
Adrienne Spadaccini
Ron Van Warmer
Eoin Wrafter

Lisa Berger
Barbara Carr
Paul Elconin
Kathy Germain
Eileen Newman
Gary Schuster
Brian Gates
Susan Hamlin
Steffan Kraehmer
Rammie Nesheiwat
Diane Serratore
Shirley Adams
Andrea Baer
Brendan Burke
Damiane Doyle
Patricia Fayo
Madeline Fletcher
Carol Wesley
Davan Levenberg
Melissa McCoy
Juan Oelofse
Laura Quigley
Julie Richmond

Michele Babcock
Lonnie Coplen
Susan Diamond
April Gozza
Dave Jolly
Brian Joyce
Richard Lanzarone
Jodi Longto
Jim McIver
Victor-Pierre Melendez
G. Brian Morgan
Theresa Mulkins
Giovanni Palladino
Kirstin Porter
Darrin Raynor
Sean Rieber
Roy Shemitz
Stu Turner
Mary Rose Warcholak
Jan Whiteman

Susan Benz
Melinda Beuf
Heather Brown
John Cappello
Jason Cornwell
Alice Dickinson
Chris Fiorillo
Ryan Fohl
Donna Frazier
Deidre Glenn
William Griffiths
Ann Marie Khaled
Debbie Lastro
Patrick McDonough
Sylvia Murphy
Kyro Ojulo
Tricia O’Malley
Charles Petersheim
Mindy Ross
Jessica Verzi
Christopher Wood

Christina Boryk
Thomas Curcio
Donna Fischer
Mike Flynn
Deborah Glassey
Stephen Hack
Robert Halprin
Stuart Hirsch
Kristin Jensen
Christine Kane
Angela Kays-Burden
Christopher Marx
Howard Protter
Nancy Proyect
Bernadette Rexford
Chris Rottkamp
Todd Rubino
Karl Schoeberl
Molly Whritner
Schott Wohl

Christine Amato
Diego Aviles
Chris Corallo
John Davies
Alexis Eggleton
Denise Frangipane
Lori Furnari
Carol Gordon
Benjamin Krevolin
Kathy Iozzino
Pat Michel
Thomas Murphy
Mary Paden
Andrea Reynolds
Jeff Rumpf
Pamela Tarquinio
Karen Van Houten
Marcy Wagman
Helise Winters
The Pattern Fellows Research Projects
As part of the class, the Pattern Fellows conduct research and present findings as projects during their year-end graduation gathering. Projects dovetail with larger Pattern initiatives pertaining to the Hudson Valley and are often sponsored by businesses and non-profits in the region.