The Hoboken Girl Team
Jennifer Tripucka
View all my storiesJen is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of both The Montclair Girl and The Hoboken Girl. Before her media career started at Conde Nast and then full-time at HG + MG, she worked as a public school educator in the Bloomfield Public Schools for 5 years. Jen started the sites to discover the amazing things happening in the North Jersey area and to highlight local businesses. When not shopping small or eating her way through North Jersey, she can usually be found walking her two pups, watching Bravo TV, and ordering takeout with her husband, an Essex County native.
Devin Mahon
View all my storiesOriginally from Holmdel, NJ, Devin made the amazing decision to put down permanent roots in Northern Jersey after years of renting in NYC. With a professional background in finance and public relations, Devin left the corporate world and opened her own franchise business in 2016. A true lover of all things pop culture, she has been known to binge-watch all of her favorite TV shows over and over. When not working, Devin can be found hiking some local NJ trails with her family and pup, enjoying a meal with her closest friends, devouring a delicious piece of cake at home, or dragging her husband shopping at the local HomeGoods.
Michele Danna
View all my storiesMichele was born and raised in North Jersey and has been a Hoboken resident for over eight years. She can often be found running along the Hudson, doing yoga on the pier, or playing soccer in a local league. Before joining the Hoboken Girl + Montclair Girl team, Michele worked as public school educator for seven years, teaching English + Theater. Michele is also a professional actor with a credits across stage and screen. Currently, she is performing off-Broadway.
Jordan and Joelle
View all my storiesJordan and Joelle are twins, contributors, and the Volunteer Coordinators of Hoboken Girl — but most of all — true Jersey Girls. The girls moved to Hoboken a few short years after graduating with degrees in Communications from Loyola University. Outside of their 9-5 as senior publishers in NYC, the twins can be found baking cookies (sometimes on TV!), reading the latest books, or walking their Yorkie-Poo, Chica. Like many 20-somethings, Jordan and Joelle are balling on a budget and know how to score the best deals around town.
Jennifer Tripucka
View all my storiesJen is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HobokenGirl.com. With deep entrepreneurial roots in Hudson County — as her grandparents owned textile businesses on Tonnelle Ave in North Bergen dating back to the 50s — she started the site as a Hoboken resident in 2012 to discover the amazing things happening in the area. She's a former digital editor at Conde Nast, and in a 'prior life' — was school counselor in a North Jersey elementary school. She can usually be found shopping at local boutiques, eating an Insta-worthy meal, walking her two pups, or watching Bravo TV and ordering takeout with her husband.
Victoria Marie Moyeno
View all my storiesVictoria is HG's Associate Editor and Social Media Coordinator for the Hoboken Historical Museum + Fire Department Museum. She is also an Executive Board Member of LUPE Fund – a nonprofit by Latinas for Latinas in NJ. Victoria is a fourth-generation Hoboken native, BNR in the Mile Square, and Jersey City. Through playing softball in town for fourteen years, playing the trumpet for the Hoboken High School Redwings Band, and graduating from New Jersey City University, these two cities have a special place in her heart. When she isn’t Style Assisting or volunteering at Symposia Bookstore, she’s exploring everything the Concrete Jungle has to offer. You can catch her at art exhibitions, trying new restaurants, traveling, diving into a new book, thrifting, or indulging in some form of arts and crafts.
Ainsley Layland
View all my storiesAinsley became a proud Hoboken Girl years ago after moving north from South Carolina. As a freelance journalist, she has written about everything under the sun for the past six years. She works from her home office in uptown Hoboken or sometimes from Choc-o-Pain, because nothing says “freelancer” like working from a café with a fresh croissant nearby. As the mother of one very fast toddler, she has a passion for self-care, parenting hacks, and discovering all the fun things the Mile Square and Jersey City have to offer.
Samantha Impaglia
View all my storiesA Montclair State journalism graduate, Samantha loves sharing her view of the world through her writing. With roots in North Jersey, she is a true NJ lover. You can find her looking for local coffee shops and places to shop for clothes and new plants. Samantha is an avid hockey fan and experienced in sports media, newspapers, and editing. Aside from her writing, she loves to travel, especially to Disney and beach locales.
Jordan and Joelle Hernandez
View all my storiesJordan and Joelle, contributors and the Volunteer Coordinators of Hoboken Girl — and are true Jersey Girls. The girls moved to Hoboken a few short years after graduating with degrees in Communications from Loyola University. Outside of their 9-5 as senior publishers in NYC, the twins can be found baking cookies (sometimes on TV!), reading the latest books, or walking their Yorkie-Poo, Chica. Like many 20-somethings, Jordan and Joelle are balling on a budget and know how to score the best deals around town.
Diana Cooper
View all my storiesAfter landing her dream job as a reporter for In Touch Weekly and Life & Style Weekly, Diana moved to The Heights in the early 2010s and has been living in Jersey City ever since. She enjoys riding her bike at Lincoln Park and taking fitness classes in the downtown area in her free time. Of course, she loves binging reality TV shows, dining out and grabbing drinks with friends, and traveling to new places. Her work has led her to meet and interview celebrities as well as attend exclusive events and premieres in New York City. But at the end of the day, what she enjoys the most is cuddling up with her adopted kitten, Chloe.
Danielle Lynch
View all my storiesA Hoboken girl for nearly 10 years, Danielle moved back to the burbs to start a family. She loves the Mile Square and enjoys keeping up with all of the happenings and supporting local businesses. Danielle loves spending time with her boys, trying her hand in the kitchen, and traveling the world.
Yiwei Gu
View all my storiesYiwei was born and raised in China. She has lived extensively in Beijing and Hong Kong, before finally settling down in New York. She moved to Hoboken after a few years in Westchester and immediately felt at home here. Two years ago, she left her job at an investment bank to travel the world and explore her interests, and has since then taken on a few freelancing gigs in career coaching, college admission consulting, and writing. When she is not wandering wildly in the streets of Europe, Asia, or Latin America, she can be found sipping an espresso in one of Hoboken's coffee shops or trying out restaurants in Hoboken and Jersey City area.
Erica Commisso
View all my storiesErica calls Hoboken her adopted home, after moving from Toronto, Canada years ago. She completed her graduate degree from NYU's journalism school last year and now spends her days writing and reading. Her interests include everything from sports to books to fashion, and she falls more and more in love with Hudson County with each passing day.
Stephanie Spear
View all my storiesStephanie Spear is a recent NJ transplant and enjoys exploring all there is to see and do. Within the area, she likes to check out local parks, historical sites, and gardens along with her husband and dog. And of course, sampling all of the best pizza NJ has to offer. She and her husband are from Washington DC and both work for the federal government. Stephanie loves to travel, ski, paddleboard, and spend time with her eight nieces and nephews.
Sarah Boyle
View all my storiesSarah grew up in Northern NJ and has proudly carried the “Jersey Girl” legacy throughout her national and international travels. After attending Emory University in Atlanta and studying abroad in Sydney, Sarah felt the tristate area calling her home and boomeranged right back. Sarah has always had a passion for writing and editing. She’s both written and edited for Tapinto, The Jane Goodall Institute, Langtons International Agency, and The Lullwater Review. Most recently, Sarah taught creative writing at Writopia Lab, an educational non-profit for kids and teens, where she was also the Editor-in-Chief of their two literary magazines. For fun, Sarah can be found searching for the most delicious meals, petting the cutest dogs, traveling (both locally in NJ and abroad), or playing around with music composition.
Yarleen Hernandez
View all my storiesYarleen is a proud Jersey girl with Cuban roots. She’s an actor and freelance writer with an affinity for poetry, astrology, and fried plantains. Born in Jersey City and raised in West New York, where she currently resides, this Hudson county native can usually be found with an Americano in hand, or any caffeinated beverage really. A St. Peter’s University alum with a degree in Communication and Media Culture, Yarleen was News Editor of her college newspaper, while also reporting for the Hudson Reporter and The Jersey Journal. When she’s not on stage, enjoying a new hobby {currently rollerskating}, or typing away on her laptop, you can catch her running along the waterfront listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers or exploring NYC galleries.
Michele Danna
View all my storiesMichele was born and raised in North Jersey and has been a Hoboken resident for over eight years. She can often be found running along the Hudson, doing yoga on the pier, or playing soccer in a local league. Before joining the Hoboken Girl + Montclair Girl team, Michele worked as public school educator for seven years, teaching English + Theater. Michele is also a professional actor with a credits across stage and screen. Currently, she is performing off-Broadway.
Morgan Gertler
View all my storiesMorgan is a career copywriter and copy editor with a background in small business marketing. Her professional work has been across many business verticals such as medical, web security, health + wellness, lifestyle, and consumer goods. She also had an original play produced at the Mile Square Theatre in Hoboken in June 2019. When not writing, she can be found in Sephora buying unnecessary amounts of makeup or teaching a yoga class at the Hudson Yoga Project. She works from her home office in Hoboken with her rescue dog Bowie.
Taylor Duncan
View all my storiesTaylor is an (overly — is there such a thing?) proud Jersey girl, who has been lucky enough to call Hoboken home for the last few years, and Jersey City for two prior. Taylor received her degree in multimedia journalism from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She also spent some time in Miami, but always knew she’d find her way to Hoboken. Taylor has a career in sports, digital, and social media strategy in the NYC area. A lover of all things local, she has a long list of favorite restaurants and coffee shops where she spends a good chunk of her time. You can also catch her running on the waterfront, walking her new pup, watching reruns of Real Housewives, or making a trip to HomeGoods.
Jean Lee
View all my storiesJean is a born and raised Jersey girl, currently calling Jersey City home. After leaving for school in Washington D.C. and a quick stint in Manhattan as a news producer, she just wanted to get back to her NJ roots across the river. As a new dog mom, Jean loves exploring Liberty State Park or walking the streets of Jersey City with her pup Kona, and is always on the hunt for the latest restaurant opening or the hottest new business. When she’s not meandering the streets, you can find her grilling on her roof, sipping rose, and looking out over that beautiful skyline.
Danielle Farina
View all my storiesDanielle is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied English and philosophy. Originally hailing from Roseland, NJ, spending four years in the midwest confirmed what she already knew to be true: there’s no place like home. Danielle is excited to use her love for writing to explore Jersey’s many local legends, both old and new. When she’s not writing, you can find her listening to Taylor Swift, quoting New Girl, or continuing her hunt for the best iced latte.
Sarah Griesbach
View all my storiesSarah Hermes Griesbach lives in a Newport apartment with a Jersey City zip code, just south of the Hoboken Lackawanna Station. She’s a long-time museum educator and culture writer using her location at a crossroads of ferries, trains, subway, light rail, bike, and walking paths to explore this creative hub. Hoboken Girl gives Griesbach an excellent excuse to ask questions and seek answers from the countless creative movers, shakers, and thinkers who populate our vibrant region. She’s ever on the lookout for stories about nature, city-living, and people pushing up toward a better world.
Evelyn Ibarra
View all my storiesEvelyn is a born and raised Jersey Girl and is a local influencer (@thefoundrygirljc) in Jersey City. She has a degree in marketing and business from Syracuse University, and currently works freelancing in social media. She has lived in both Hoboken and Jersey City and is very committed to supporting local businesses and being a local resource to all her friends and neighbors. She is an animal lover and claims to know more animals in Jersey City than people (really!). When she is not freelancing, she can be found hanging out with friends at local spots in Bergen-Lafayette and attending social and networking events in Jersey City and Hoboken.
Lauren Alberti
View all my storiesLauren is a lifelong Jersey girl, with her roots formed up north in Bergen County. She attended college in upstate New York, where she studied Digital Media Production and sociology. Her passion for media and love for the hustle and bustle brought her back down to the NYC area, and she knew Hoboken was the perfect place to form her new roots. She works in the TV/Film industry and is always on the hunt for good stories. She can often be found taking long walks along the Hoboken waterfront with an iced coffee from Jefferson's in hand.
Risha Jagadish
View all my storiesOriginally from India, in search of a place she could call home, Risha finally found her space in Home Sweet Hoboken. She currently works in advertising in New York City and loves to write about mindfulness and positivity. Her happiness lies in her morning routine - catching a sunrise at Maxwell Park, yoga by the pier followed by a hot cup of Joe before kickstarting the day. She equally loves her happy hours and can be found sipping a beer (or a few more) around the local spots. Her guilty pleasure is Garlic Naan and a big bowl of frozen yogurt enjoyed by the skyline.
Alexandra Maravic
View all my storiesAlex is a total Jersey girl who now resides in downtown Hoboken. When she’s not practicing yoga at Asana Soul Practice or working as a Registered Nurse in New York City, you can most likely find her curled up on the couch with a good book and glass {or three} of wine. Books have always been her passion and loves nothing more than spending her days off at Little City Books searching for some hidden gems.
Cristina Lombardi
View all my storiesCristina is a Jersey girl through and through. Originally from a small town in Essex County, she made the move to Hoboken about 7 years ago and can’t imagine living anywhere else. She has a degree in Food Marketing from Saint Joes in Philly, and has since been pursuing a career in the world of digital marketing and advertising. Outside of work, she loves traveling, cooking, interior design, photography and staying active. You can find her around town, trying new restaurants, coffee shops, soaking up the city views and taking advantage of all that the mile square has to offer.
Stephanie Brown
View all my storiesStephanie recently relocated to Jersey City and immediately felt at home. Since moving, she's been checking out all of the local coffee shops and trivia nights with her husband. Stephanie has a background in nutrition and works as a cooking instructor and freelance writer with a focus on health and lifestyle content. Her ideal Saturday includes a run along the waterfront, doughnuts, a museum visit, and a cocktail to cap it off.
Matthew Cunningham
View all my storiesMatthew Cunningham covers local stories on LGBTQ life, city council, local business, inequality, and science. Born in Arkansas, Matthew is a student at Stevens Institute of Technology and a proud gay Hoboken resident. When he isn't dashing to a zoning board meeting or interviewing lawmakers, he enjoys exploring restaurants on Washington Street, scootering on Frank Sinatra Drive, and getting a taste of the big city life.
Eliot Hudson
View all my storiesEliot is a second-generation Hobokenite and proud father of a little, third-generation Hobokenite. Eliot graduated from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, with master’s degrees in Modern Literature and Creative Writing. His short stories and poems have appeared in a variety of literary journals and online magazines. You can find Eliot around town playing guitar and drums at open mic nights or with various bands. Check out his music, fiction, and poetry at www.EliotHudson.com or on Instagram @EliotHudson.
Kristina
View all my storiesKristina is a real estate agent servicing Northern NJ. In her free time, she is involved in the rescue dog community, volunteering as the Adoption/Foster Coordinator for Wise Animal Rescue. Kristina also spends time exploring businesses in North Jersey and is dedicated to helping newbies to the area find their new homes, new favorite spots, and new rescue pups! pets because every dog should have a home and every home should have a dog! If you see Kristina out walking her dogs around the Mile Square or Montclair, stop her to chat about her two favorite things: real estate and rescues!
Campbell Loeber
View all my storiesCampbell wasn’t born in Hoboken, but she got here as fast as she could. Born and raised in Morris County, she is a Jersey Girl through and through. When not at work in NYC, Campbell can be found walking along the Hudson, reading in the park, or sampling margarita flavors at East LA.
Heather Rafanello
View all my storiesHeather is a Jersey girl, born + raised. She founded Growing Mindset Therapy, where she works to make therapy approachable (maybe even a little fun) + teaches Psychology part time. Heather is a novice plant mom with a passion for (or addiction to) coffee. She lives with her husband + fur-baby (Tortellini) in JC Heights.
Emily Lee
View all my storiesEmily is HG's Social Media Manager. She is a New Jersey native and has bopped around North Jersey in recent years, with a stint in Jersey City. She enjoys reading and writing and received her MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University in 2020. She enjoys hiking with her rescue dog Moose on the weekends.
Gabrielle Buscema
View all my storiesGabrielle has called the Mile Square home for over six years. She has been a publicist and event planner in the fashion industry and even a consultant at Kleinfeld Bridal – she loves everything weddings! When she isn’t working or scouring Zola to plan her own wedding, Gabi can be found enjoying an espresso martini at her favorite spot Sorellina or heading to a trampoline class at Jane Do.
Single Society
View all my storiesNikki is currently living in Hoboken with her husband and 2 cats and works in digital marketing. She enjoys recording the ridiculous debauchery that is the modern dating scene on her blog, The Single Society. Nikki is also partial to a tall glass of Prosecco, 90s music, and playoff hockey. Drop her a line if you have a good story for her to write about.
Eva Grall
View all my storiesA Montclair girl born and bred, Eva Grall is a writer, blogger, and artist. When she’s not writing romance novels or short stories, Eva is planning creative projects for her blog and photographing flowers around town. She’s more than halfway through a gardening degree from New York Botanical Garden, loves rainy days reading with her cats, and is learning French at FIAF to earn her citizenship. Follow her adventures on her Instagram page @evagrall.
Louise Bylicki
View all my storiesAs a freelance writer, Louise covers topics such as health to local happenings to insurance to pets. She has called Hoboken home for five years and enjoys discovering new things about the Mile Square City and its history. Passions include traveling, working out, reading, and finding captivating streaming series. She is also a playwright and screenwriter and has directed theatre and short films. She loves spending time with her family, which includes three fur babies that were all rescued as kittens.
Ada Rene
View all my storiesAda moved to Hoboken for a job opportunity and grew a love for exploring the city. When not working, she enjoys writing, trying all the coffee Hudson County has to offer and spending as much time outdoors as possible. She loves meeting locals and bonding over music, health and wellness, and new discoveries in our community.
Claire Tomasi
View all my storiesClaire Tomasi is a writer and cartoonist living in Hoboken. After circling the globe writing and drawing, she returned to New Jersey to the very city where her mom named her after a woman she met in Carlo's Bakery in the 90s. When Claire isn't doodling the day away, you can find her in the downtown Hoboken thrift stores, exploring coffee shops, and walking her trusty dog, Ticket, by the Hoboken Piers.
Shayna Conde
View all my storiesShayna is a born and raised Jersey Girl (Bergen County, specifically) who’s currently located in Jersey City Heights. After graduating with a Master’s from the American Repertory Theater’s Acting Program at Harvard University in 2017 she became a full-time actor/model in NYC but, after the pandemic hit, she found her way back to her first love: writing. Shayna’s food, wellness, and travel writing have since been featured in Allure, Departures, Well+Good, USA Today, Food52, Stylist Magazine, Greatist, and many more (she’s also working on a memoir). If you want to find her out in the wild then go to Riverview Wines, I promise she’s probably there right now!
Brittany Butryn
View all my storiesOriginally from Oklahoma, Brittany loves to express her love for her favorite local spots through her writing. With a background in Radio Broadcasting, you can find Brittany doing voice work, writing for The Scout Guide Oklahoma City, and working for a Social Media Marketing company called Kollab Creative. She is also a published author on Amazon of "20 Things To Know About Being A Radio Personality." She and her husband reside in Hoboken with their two rescue pups, and she loves to explore Hoboken restaurants and the latest events. She enjoys the wings at Urban Coalhouse, loves to try KikiLu Gelato's flavors, order the Egg Rolls at Precious, loves to visit The Fit Club and the different classes they offer, and loves to get breakfast at Cafe Vista weekly.
Maritza Zuluaga
View all my storiesMaritza grew up for the better part of her life in Bergen County and now resides in Weehawken after having a stint in Miami and Philadelphia. In 2019, she received her masters in investigative journalism from Florida International University and currently works as an assignment editor for a NYC news outlet. In Maritza's spare time, she enjoys taking cyclebar classes, copious amounts of coffee from local coffee vendors, and meticulously planning her upcoming trips.
Megan Ixim
View all my storiesMegan is an all-around content creator and creative who centers her work around inclusivity. With two degrees specializing in Marketing and Branding, she has been able to combine her work and passions not only in her professional career but in her personal platform (@msgigggles). A proud Jersey Girl with a diverse background she loves to explore and learn all of the best things Jersey City has to offer. As a self-described foodie, you can catch her at the newest restaurant opening or visiting the local dive bar in town. When she is not working on her businesses, she's exploring the art and people in her local community or petting any and every dog she sees.
Martin Halo
View all my storiesMartin heads a creative agency developing websites for small businesses and touring musicians based in New York, Nashville, San Francisco and Los Angeles. While not in Hoboken, Martin can be found at a watering hole somewhere on the tiny island of Key West.
Elizabeth Schedl
View all my storiesElizabeth Schedl, the Executive Director of Hudson Pride Center, is a community activist devoted to LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Schedl started her career with Hudson Pride in 2013, previously serving as the Center’s Chief Operations Officer and Deputy Director. Schedl is currently the Chairwoman of the Early Identification of Individuals with HIV/AIDS (EIIHA) Committee and an active member of both the Executive and Minority AIDS Initiative Committees in Hudson County. She is a committee member of both the Municipal Alliance to Combat Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in Jersey City and Union City and also serves as a committee member on both the Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness and the Human Service Advisory Council. Originally from Princeton, Schedl has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in International Relations from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She currently lives in Hudson County, with her wife Francheska and dog Pierre.
Devin Mahon
View all my storiesDevin made the amazing decision to put down permanent roots in Hoboken after years of renting in NYC. With a professional background in finance and public relations, Devin left the corporate world and opened her own franchise business in 2016, and joined the HG team in 2019. A true lover of all things pop culture, she has been known to binge watch all of her favorite TV shows over and over. When not working, Devin can be found planning her next travel excursion with her family, enjoying a meal with her closest friends, or dragging her husband shopping at the local HomeGoods.
Jillian
View all my storiesJillian is Hoboken Girl's Social Media Assistant. She's a proud Maryland transplant now feeling at home in Hoboken and soaking up all that the "Garden State" has to offer. Since she was young, she dreamt of working in the big apple, but after making the move discovered that the little square mile of Hoboken was the perfect balance of city living with a small, hometown vibe. Her days are spent completely immersed in social media, be it focusing on the latest HG meme or 'gramming pics of her cat. If anyone has a spare Shar Pei puppy, she will happily take it off your hands.
Sabrina Browne
View all my storiesSabrina N. Browne is an award-winning PR Executive, women’s advocate, and lifestyle influencer residing in the Mile Square. In 2016, she moved to Hoboken after accepting her position at a global communications agency in Manhattan. By day, she counsels clients in the beauty, finance, and travel sectors. When she’s not in the office, you can find Sabrina sipping Frosé at Pier 13, brunching at Halifax Hoboken, or rooftop hopping across Hudson County. The Belgian-West African beauty believes we should all “see, sip and savor more life” and she exudes this mindset in everything that she does.
Amber Veltri
View all my storiesAmber has been living in Hoboken for almost a decade. She instantly fell in love with the city the first time she visited and knew this was the place she would one day call home. Amber is an Art Director for Broadway Dance Center in NYC, graphic designer, social media guru, photographer, influencer (@Hoboken_Love), and a mom to her favorite muse, Brooks. When she's not working you can find her at concerts, visiting restaurants and galleries, drinking coffee, and supporting local businesses in Hoboken's vibrant community.
Bertha Solis
View all my storiesBertha was born in Brooklyn, NY but eventually moved to Jersey City, NJ where has spent her entire life in. So, you can say she is a Jersey girl at heart. Bertha is currently finishing her BA in Journalism and Media Studies with a minor in Theater at Rutgers University-Newark. In Bertha’s spare time, she likes creating content for her social media pages, working on her personal blog www.simplybertha.com, going to Broadway shows, spending time with her golden retriever dog (Gizmo), listening to Harry Styles, and trying out new food spots in the area. You can follow her day to day content through her Instagram @simplyberthaxo.
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