Meet the HUG Team
Things that make me smile: Playful dogs, the beautiful Florida sunsets, parties with disco balls, coffee in the morning, my family, fun events and activities to go to!
Favorite Movies: Somewhere in Time, Forest Gump, Cinderella
Why I like volunteering at HUG: I get to meet new people and go to fun events and activities in town, and I have great team members who teach me new things all the time!
Melinda Reed
Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator
Things that make me smile: Reading, writing, my dog Maia, sitting in coffee shops, time with family and friends, the entirety of “Come on Eileen,” and a good bowl of Grape Nuts
Favorite Movies: When Harry Met Sally, The Social Network, Little Women, Mamma Mia!
Why I like working at HUG: My job is to make new friends, meet and work with amazing people, and throw awesome, inclusive parties. What’s not to love?
Sarah Bryan
Content Creator
Things that make me smile: Traveling the world, connecting with new friends, açaí bowls, reading in cafés, moving my body (dancing, running, pilates), indie music, & my family
Favorite Movies: We Live in Time, The Lion King, Good Will Hunting
Why I like working at HUG: The opportunity to use my voice as a writer to tell meaningful stories and shine a light on our incredible friends is beyond special. Beyond that, I get to make THE coolest friends within HUG and be a part of a team that prioritizes impact, creativity, and inclusion!
Hazel & Gertie
Head of Barketing
Things that make us smile: Naps on their favorite couch, snagging a bite of a co-worker’s lunch, unlimited scratches, ringing the bell on the back HUG door every 20 minutes to get sniffs, and all the HUG friends.
Favorite TV: Top Chef, Next Level Chef, Great British Bake Off, Air Buds, Lassie
Why we like working at HUG: I nap all day, get lots of scratches behind the ears from my coworkers and I get paid in treats. It’s the life!
