James Farley is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual, where he helps families and businesses achieve ambitious financial goals. A lifelong Rochester native, James founded Farley’s Friends to give back to the community that has given him so much. He’s passionate about music, storytelling, and breakfast, and can often be found at local venues, art galleries, or diners soaking up the best of the city.

Kyle Macey is an Integration Engineer at Stripe and a dedicated activist working at the intersections of race, gender, disability, and LGBTQ+ rights in the Rochester community. When he's not writing code, doing freelance work, or supporting the queer/POC/femme/disabled community he enjoys making cocktails, cooking, traveling, and being a dog dad.

Joe Petralia is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Genesee Regional Bank, where he helps individuals and families navigate the home-buying process. A Rochester native with an MBA from St. John Fisher University, Joe is passionate about community building. He serves on several boards and enjoys traveling, playing keyboard, and staying active.

Jared Fine is an Engineering Manager at GitHub, where he leads teams building tools that support developers around the world. A proud graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology, Jared stays rooted in the local community as a devoted supporter of Riverflow Soccer Club. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time with his awesome son.

Mike Clinton is an Account Executive at Innovative Solutions, where he helps businesses leverage the cloud to drive growth. Originally from the Philadelphia area, Mike is an RIT grad who now proudly calls Rochester home. Outside of work, he enjoys sports, restoring vintage tools, and spending time with his wife and children.

Brooke Ponitz is an Event Coordinator with ARTISANworks where she helps bring celebrations to life. When she is not coordinating events, she spends her time photographing animals, singing opera, and traveling the world with her partner. Brooke strives to bring passion and joy to everything she does by finding ways to add a bit of magic. While she is new to the city of Rochester, she is excited to find more ways to support the efforts of community and the goals of this organization.