Barsha is an accomplished IT projects delivery management professional with experience in global financial services, multinational retail and embedded technology startup. She has extensive expertise in prioritizing and planning concurrent projects; overseeing test and release management; formulating, gathering and analyzing business and technical requirements; and directing technical governance. Natural, collaborative professional able to coach and mentor globally-distributed teams, facilitate global client interactions, and effectively liaise between technical, business, and project management functions. Originally from India, she is based in Southern New Jersey where she lives with her husband and daughter.

Charlie Calatayud is a Strategic Services Representative for 3BL Media responsible for prospecting and acquiring new clients. He has a passion for getting to understand customer needs and building meaningful business relationships. Prior to joining the 3BL Media team, Charlie helped establish a local Middle Eastern restaurant renowned for his personable customer service. Holding a BA in Business Management from UMass Amherst and a lifetime SCUBA certification, Charlie enjoys the small things in life like cooking, playing acoustic guitar, and listening to Red Sox games.  

Carreen Cook is a Senior Content Specialist at 3BL Media. Before working at 3BL, she was the Website Supervisor for an online retailer where she wrote copy and created product pages. In her free time she knits, gardens, and cares for her quirky pets.

Ryan attended Bryant University and Western New England University where he studied Marketing and Communications. A former GameStop Store Manager and Schedule Planner at Apple Holyoke, he is now applying his attention to detail on the 3BL Media content team. Ryan has spent his whole life in Massachusetts and has lived in downtown Northampton for the last 10 years. He enjoys hiking in New England, watching stand-up comedy and he practices meditation daily. 

Kirsten Hipsky comes to 3BL from a lifetime in business, from growing up in her family's retail store to working for over ten years as Design Manager for a major online craft retailer. She continues to publish knitting patterns while freelancing as a technical and copy editor.

She’s passionate about slow fashion, sustainable agriculture, and gardening with native plants, and she holds a BA in Liberal Arts from St. John's College. In her free time she enjoys learning Spanish and Javascript, wrangling sheep, crafting, getting her hands dirty in the garden, and taking very long walks in the woods.

As Director of Brand Marketing, Margie shapes 3BL Media's brand identity through integrated marketing strategies and brand campaigns. Margie is passionate about crafting innovative content and high-impact events that engage consumers. She graduated with a B.S. in Public Relations from Champlain College. Outside of the office, you can find her cycling through the Pioneer Valley, hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks or sampling a flight of craft beer at the nearest microbrewery.

Robbie Lock is Executive Director of 3BL Association. A passionate sustainability professional, Robbie’s career began on rooftops installing solar energy systems. As a consultant and in-house manager for Fortune 500 companies he advanced business and social value. In NYC, Robbie scaled a zero-waste program across 1,700 public schools. Robbie holds a BA in Philosophy from Wheaton College (MA) and a MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University. He lives in Northampton, MA with his wife and daughter and is pursuing membership in the Catskills 3500 hiking club. 

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Based in Philadelphia, Mary Mazzoni started writing for TriplePundit back in 2013. She is now the Senior Editor of 3p. Her recent work can also be found in Conscious Company, AlterNet and VICE's Motherboard. Follow Mary on Twitter.

Sam is a Marketing Associate here at 3BL Media. He is a native of upstate New York and holds a B.S. in journalism from Utica College. Originally planning on entering the print/digital news industry, Sam is now focused on applying his passion for writing and graphic design to create quality content for 3BL Media. When away from the office, he enjoys rooting for (and stressing over) his favorite teams, the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres.

Sam is part of the Client Services team where she helps clients share and distribute their messages and stories. Sam holds a BA in Communications from Westfield State University. Prior to 3BL, she worked in the Direct Marketing department at a major fashion retailer where she created and maintained product on the eCommerce website. She spends her time outside of work following sports and her fantasy teams. She also enjoys the outdoors and finding new places to explore.