AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: 19 NEW CONNECTIONS TO EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

The depth and diversity of the DLE community has grown throughout 2024 with the addition of new members from across the U.S., all sharing an interest in growing their skills and connections.

Upholding the DLE’s commitment to deliver high-impact learning and networking, the HUB editorial team has compiled a roster of those newcomers and offers it as a new tool for expanding your network. In the list below, new members are bundled by industries. You’ll see a brief overview of their skills as well as their development needs.

Challenge yourself to reach out to all or some of these like-minded professionals. Practice your introduction skills and strike up a bond.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

• Andrew Cromartie, Owner and Operator at Shire Video in Dalton, MA – Brings his public speaking skills; looking to improve on selling his services.
• Ted Humphrey, Independent Researcher of Board Governance and History in Pittsfield, MA – Brings his ability to network, collaborate, and problem solve; looking to learn about the challenges and opportunities of this community. (Pittsfield and environs)
• Sarah Singer, Founder of Life’s Your Adventure: Purpose-Driven Career Coaching & Organizational Consulting in Becket, MA – Brings her career/life coaching, project planning and professional development skills; looking to improve on her marketing skills.
• Hari Kumar, Founder & CEO of Convivo in Williamstown, MA – Brings his storytelling and public speaking skills; looking to improve on his entrepreneurship.
• Karuna Mishra, Actively job searching in Williamstown, MA – Brings her IT and business analysis skills; looking to improve time management skills.

Sales and Hospitality

• Anthony Arevalo, Director of Operations at Best Western in Pittsfield, MA – Brings his team working and relationship building skills; looking to improve  communication and time management skills.
• Samuel Alvarez, Wireless Sales Consultant at Cellular Sales in Westfield, MA – Brings his adaptability to change; looking to improve on sales, consulting, and public speaking skills.
• Bailey Babeu, General Manager at Bloom Brothers in Pittsfield, MA – Brings her culture building and people skills; looking to improve networking.
• Natalie Estrella, Security at The Doe Fund in Bronx, NY – Brings her authentic skills and passion to helping others build confidence and embrace themselves; eager to improve her knowledge of the different areas of the laws and understanding her rights while exploring a potential business idea.
• Paul Suasti, Point of Sale Administrator at Guido’s Fresh Marketplace in Pittsfield, MA – Brings his electronics and coding skills; looking to improve his public speaking skills and formulating thoughts.

Engineering, Manufacturing and IT

• Aura Gonzalez, Process Engineer at Berkshire Sterile Manufacturing in Pittsfield, MA – Brings her technical skills in engineering, chemistry, basic sciences, and microbiology; looking to improve her project management and communication skills.
• Nathan ​​Gardner, Quality and Lab Lead at Premium Waters Inc. in Pittsfield, MA – Brings his active listening, organization, and time management skills; looking to improve on having difficult conversations, dealing with difficult people, and being assertive.
• Julia Meissner, Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Mission Systems in Pittsfield, MA – Brings her love for learning and asking powerful questions; wants to improve her engagement skills and giving back to the community.
• Karan Tiwari, Business Information Analyst at Williams College in Williamstown, MA – Brings his business analysis skills; looking to improve leadership and project management skills.
• Tracy Bassette, Crane Business Systems Manager at Crane Currency in Dalton, MA – Brings her skills in lean process improvement; looking to improve her communication skills.
• Oneil Carter, Regulatory Associate at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Cohoes, NY – Brings his project management, influence, and persuasion skills to the DLE Community; looking to improve his networking and leadership skills.
• Alexandria Marrow, Partner Experience Manager at IBM in Brooklyn, NY – Brings her business and entrepreneurial skills; looking to improve her leadership skills.
• Katie Zavattero, Administrative Assistant at Crane Currency in Dalton, MA – Brings her skills in presenting new ideas; looking to improve her time management skills.

Financial Services

• Chelsey Wellspeak, Corporate Learning Specialist at Guardian Life Insurance in Pittsfield, MA – Brings her instructional design and training creation skills; looking to improve her skills in leadership development and motivating teams.