Laura Kandel

Co-Founder, Executive Director of Operations

Laura (she/her) is a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of Operations at HUDSY, as well as a member of its Board of Directors. A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, Laura is passionate about celebrating and uplifting the creative community and has spent over 25 years working in and advocating for the arts and artists across the region and beyond. Laura’s career in the arts has included serving as Co-Director at Artrider Productions for 17 years, volunteering as a Guest Relations Coordinator at the Woodstock Film Festival for 12 years, and volunteering as a member for Arts Mid-Hudson’s Ulster Arts Awards committee for 10+ years. She also serves on the Advisory Circle of Engather.

Films I worked on at Hudsy
This Organic Life Series (Producer), Shaken & Stirred (Producer), Staycation: Orange County (Producer, Writer)
Shaken & Stirred
This Organic Life
Staycation: Orange County