Amanda moved to Keene over a decade ago and has since become an active member with KYPN. Amanda loves that KYPN creates a space for like-minded individuals to connect, collaborate, and enhance the local community. With an educational background that includes a BA in Psychology from Keene State College and an MBA and M.S. in Organizational Psychology from the University of Hartford, Amanda specializes in psychiatric healthcare and organizational development. She currently supports the Brattleboro Retreat’s utilization management department. Beyond her professional work, Amanda is a roller coaster enthusiast and has set a personal goal to visit all the amusement parks in America and around the world. Through her involvement with KYPN, Amanda is dedicated to strengthening the Monadnock Region while building meaningful connections with others who share her values and vision for the community.

Rachael is a Process Engineer at New Chapter, a vitamin company based in Brattleboro, Vermont. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech and moved to Keene in 2021. In 2022, Rachael discovered KYPN, which helped her find a community in Keene. After volunteering at Taste of Keene, she wanted to become more involved. She enjoys helping young professionals make friends, build connections, and feel welcome in the community.

Gregg crunches numbers by day as the Office Manager for Monadnock Ford, but his true superpower is making Keene feel like home. Since moving here in 2018, he’s jumped headfirst into the community—so much so that after one bite at the Taste of Keene event in 2021, he joined the KYPN Board and never looked back.

Public service isn’t just something he does—it’s who he is. Whether serving on the Board of Directors for the Colonial Theatre, the Monadnock United Way and the Montessori Schoolhouse of Cheshire County or giving his time as a proud member of the Keene Lions Club, Gregg is always looking for ways to give back and make a difference.

A lifelong theater enthusiast, he’s passionate about the arts and believes in their power to bring people together. When he’s not at work or in a board meeting, you’ll likely find him at the Colonial Theatre (either in the audience or helping behind the scenes for a Lions Club production), strolling through Keene, or completely absorbed in a great book—probably one with a plot twist he didn’t see coming.

Alana is the Director of Growth & Partnerships at Freitag Marketing. She is originally from Albany, NY and moved to Keene in 2018. Her favorite thing about KYPN is all of the new people she gets to meet! KYPN has the ability to make a big impact through the events that we host and she finds that extremely rewarding. 

Shane is a real estate agent and investor who moved to Keene in 2018. He is a New Hampshire native who grew up in a small town called Lyndeborough. After living through the pandemic, Shane wanted to find a sense of community and went to his first KYPN after hours event.  After attending events regularly, he got more involved with the board and became the Marketing Chair this year. Shane loves to force himself to stop being introverted and go meet new people at all the great events KYPN puts together. And now he gets to help promote them!

Max moved to Keene in 2005 and has been rooted in the Monadnock Region ever since. After being invited to a KYPN board meeting by a close friend, he immediately connected with the group’s energy, mission, and jumped in to contribute.

He owns O’Mega Images, a photo and video production company that helps local businesses and nonprofits stand out online. He’s also the co-owner of ByteWise Digital, a marketing agency focused on web design, branding, and app development.

Max also serves as Development Liaison for the Hinsdale Economic Development Corporation, where he connects developers, town leaders, and property owners to support smart growth and investment in the region.

Whether he’s behind a camera, promoting local talent, or helping someone feel at home at an event, Max brings creativity, energy, and a real passion for community. When he’s not working, you’ll probably find him composing music or on the ice playing hockey.

Jay is the President and CEO at the Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities on Maple Avenue in Keene. He joined KYPN in order to grow his personal and professional network after moving to the area to work at Cedarcrest. Jay is a huge fan of the sense of community and connection that KYPN offers. In his free time, Jay works as a nonprofit accreditation surveyor for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities; he is also a guest lecturer and occasional adjunct in the Doctor of Law and Policy program at Northeastern University. In addition to KYPN, Jay also serves on the boards of the New Hampshire Health Care Association and the Pediatric Complex Care Association. Jay lives in Swanzey and enjoys time with his children Isla (age four) and Bear (age two).

Megan Richardson is a lifelong Cheshire County resident who is passionate about community, connection, and supporting local families and businesses. Having worked on Main Street in Keene for many years, Megan values the relationships and small-town spirit that make the Monadnock Region such a special place to live and work.

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Professionally, Megan serves as an Office Manager at a local CPA firm, Rust and Company CPAs, where she helps ensure smooth operations while supporting both clients and team members. She enjoys being part of an organization that helps individuals and businesses succeed and grow within the community.

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Outside of work, Megan loves spending time outdoors with her children and husband, staying active, and golfing at the Keene Country Club. She believes that strong communities are built through involvement, encouragement, and investing in the next generation — values she brings to both her professional and personal life.