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Who We Are.
Built by Students for Students
Our Core Mission
Our mission is to make housing as convenient as it should be.
Why We Started. Hudson Dorms was started by Stevens’ graduates, who experienced living in all of the housing options available to them in their college years. When they decided to move off-campus, they recognized that the housing options did not meet their needs. As a result, they took the best aspect of each housing option they lived in and created a new opportunity for students looking to move off-campus. The goal is to make living off campus as positive of an experience as possible.
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Meet The Team
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Michael Guglielmo
Hudson Dorms Founder
Mike graduated from Stevens with a Bachelor’s in Engineering Management and a Master’s in Systems Engineering. At Hudson Dorms, he handles finance, logistics, internal forecasting, and strategy. Mike spends time with existing students to find ways to improve service, optimize maintenance, and ensure each student has an incredible experience. He also loves to give tips to students any chance he can get to help them with their academic schedules, resumes, job placement, or their starting line-up for fantasy football! In addition, Mike has experience in the leasing industry as a data scientist.
Mike earned the name “Mr. Spreadsheet” for his astounding excel knowledge and forecasting capabilities. Mike built Hudson Dorms’ internal software for inventory management and financials. At Stevens, Mike was the president of the Stevens Ultimate Frisbee team and competed in mid to long-distance events for the Varsity Track team. Mike was a professional fantasy football consultant in 2018 and brought all his clients to the playoffs. When not at his desk, Mike can be seen skateboarding throughout Hoboken!
Dennis graduated from Stevens with a Bachelor's in Business and Technology. He took an interest in fixing things from a very early age, never passing up the opportunity to help with a repair. This came in handy in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy when he spent his time off from high school assisting with post-flood renovations on homes all over his Long Island hometown. He used this disaster as an opportunity to learn considerable skills in general carpentry, plumbing, electrical work and finish carpentry.
When he isn't fixing things for others, Dennis enjoys working on his own projects (usually revolving around woodworking and boating), as well as fishing and cooking.
"Don't quote me on this."
-Dennis McCarthy, anonymously
Dennis McCarthy
Maintenance Extraordinaire
Emily Kent
Chief Designer
Emily graduated from the New York School of Interior Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Emily is the Chief Designer at Hudson Dorms. She creates stylish, functional, and comfortable living spaces for all our students, as well as digital marketing and event planning. Emily has known Mike for several years and has been well acquainted with life at Stevens while living in Hoboken.
Previously, she has worked at high end residential firms in NYC, including Robert Stilin LLC, and is well-versed in apartment design for urban areas. She loves creating an impact on people's day to day lives and has been passionate about art and design from an early age~ especially interior design! In her free time, Emily enjoys hiking, nature, running, and playing with puppies!
Ryan studied Business Administration and management at the State University of New York at Geneseo. While living off campus at Geneseo, he understood the struggle of dealing with spotty housing and found HD’s mission. During the summer of 2022, he interned at Hudson Dorms while living in one of their current apartments. He had a blast living in the Patrician and would recommend it to all. He later joined the team full-time in the winter. At HD, Ryan spends a lot of his time in the maintenance and operations department ensuring the safety and comfort of our students. Outside of Hoboken, you can find Ryan on a plethora of different mountains. He enjoys his time outdoors immersing himself in such activities, his favorite being skiing. He’s been a certified ski instructor since he was in middle school. He enjoys football, martial arts, video and card games as well.
Ryan Fessler
Operations Associate
Ashley Prior
Community Manager
With a background in social media marketing and event planning, Ashley is excited to bring a Generation Z perspective to the Hudson Dorms team. Ashley is a native of New Jersey and is excited to explore what Hoboken has to offer. She earned a BS in Communication from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Prior to her time at Hudson Dorms, she gained experience through internships with TheSalonGuy, a well-known Youtube influencer, Celularity, a Biomedical company, and Rutgers University Economic Development Group. She focused on increasing organic engagement, content, and sales across various platforms.
Ashley enjoys being behind the camera and capturing memories of the team, and students. Her goal is to share the company's story. When she is not following around the Hudson Dorms team, she can be seen walking her dog, going on hikes, or spends quality time with friends and family.
Brianna graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor’s in Business Management. She is the Student Sales & Leasing Coordinator at Hudson Dorms. Her responsibilities include leading the housing selection process, apartment tours, student leasing, and more.
Prior to joining Hudson Dorms, Brianna worked at the Wonder Lofts, a luxury complex right on Clinton Street in Hoboken. Additionally, Brianna obtained her NJ real estate license in 2020. Brianna is passionate about finding the perfect match and ensuring students seamlessly transition into their living arrangements.
In her free time Brianna loves to spend time with family and friends, go to the beach, and play basketball. Fun fact! Brianna was part of the women’s basketball team at both Saint Peter's University in Jersey City and Kutztown University in Pennsylvania.
Brianna Tarabacchia
Student Sales & Leasing Coordinator
Matthew Walker
Director of Operations & Compliance
Matt graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. At Hudson Dorms, Matt handles corporate contract management, accounting, and tenant compliance. He is a Financial Services professional with years of experience working in the industry. He is sociable, down-to-earth, and cares a ton about our students!
Matt understands the struggle of finding housing in an urban area; his move from upstate New York to Hoboken, even as a working professional, shed light on the difficult process of finding an apartment. Matt is a video game dabbler, exercise enthusiast, and an avid heartbroken sports fan rooting for the Jets, the Mets, and the Knicks in his free time.
We wouldn't be able to do it without our cleaning team!
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