About Us
A Home Away From Home
HudCo was founded in 2019 by Katherine Bagby, Christina Cohen, and Christy Knell with a vision to create a vibrant community hub in the Rivertowns. The inspiration behind HudCo came from a desire to foster a space where local professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives could come together to work, connect, and collaborate. They recognized the need for a dedicated space to would support productivity while also encouraging community engagement and personal well-being.
With this mission in mind, they designed HudCo to be more than just a coworking space. It’s a venue for both work and play, with beautifully designed office areas, private meeting rooms, and social spaces, providing a holistic environment that caters to the diverse needs of its members. HudCo offers a range of amenities and programming, including wellness classes, networking events, and workshops, ensuring that members can thrive both professionally and personally.
Through HudCo, Christy, Christina, and Kat have successfully created a welcoming and dynamic environment that reflects the unique character of the Rivertowns, making it a cherished resource for the local community.
Meet the Founders
Christy Knell
Co-Founder, CEO
Award-winning graphic designer and art director Christy Sheppard Knell is a founding partner and CEO of HudCo. Christy spent over a decade designing magazines including Martha Stewart Living, WIRED, Architectural Digest, and Vanity Fair. Building upon her relationships in the editorial world, Christy ran a creative agency that developed solutions for clients including J.Crew, IBM, and Microsoft. She was twice elected to the Village of Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees and has served on the board of the Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce. Christy relaxes by creating encaustic art and tending to her cut flower and vegetable garden.
Christina Cohen
Co-Founder, Chief Design Officer
Interior designer Christina Cohen is a founding partner and Chief Design Officer of HudCo. After earning her BS in interior architecture at a small liberal college in LA, she gained her expertise in commercial interiors at a top architectural firm in NYC where she designed spaces for top law firms, hedge funds, and other corporate projects. Her love of community in combination with a desire to be surrounded by inspiring spaces (even when in the ’burbs!) drove her to design HudCo and other commercial spaces. Christina serves on the Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation and lives three minutes from HudCo, her kids’ schools, and Christy’s house.
Katherine Bagby
Co-Founder, COO
Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pilates Rehabilitation specialist Katherine Bagby is a founding partner and COO of HudCo. NYC was home to Katherine’s first business which offered physical therapy, massage, yoga, acupuncture, and Pilates. Upon moving to the suburbs, she started another private wellness practice in a shared office with Christy, Christina, and a variety of other professionals. Their work environment helped Kat attract new clients and promote her business and ultimately led her to develop the wellness program at HudCo. Katherine does life with her two children, husband, and a crazy mutt who will forever be a puppy.
Awards and Press
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Best of Business 2024: Best Women-Owned Business
“Offering an unparalleled level of hospitality and concierge-level service for businesses utilizing the space, founders Christina Cohen and Christy Knell know the value of being connected.”
Best of Westchester: Reader’s Choice
Westchester Magazine, Category: Coworking Space (2020, 2021, 2023, 2024)
Westfair Business Journal’s 2024 Women Innovators Award
Awarded to Katherine Bagby, Co-Founder of HudCo collaborative work and wellness space
Jeremy Wayne’s Best Business Choices – HudCo, Dobbs Ferry
“HudCo has increasingly become a popular venue for gatherings.”
These Coworking Spaces Support Remote Work in Westchester
02-28-2024, 914Inc.
“A ‘shared coworking-and-wellness space,’ HudCo currently sports a variety of membership opportunities.”
HudCo Coworking Space – New York
Viccarbe Journal
“The new facility required every detail and furniture to be in line with HudCo’s mission of comfortably mixing work, life and well-being under one space.”
HudCo in Dobbs Ferry Turns Five — and Celebrates with a Party
03-15-2024, The Hudson Independent
“More than 100 private events, including milestone celebrations, corporate off-sites, non-profit fundraisers, book launches, and company parties, have been held at HudCo.”
2024 Women of Westchester
02-27-2024, Westchester Family
“We are thrilled to share a list of some incredible Westchester women in a variety of industries!”
The Best Coworking Spaces in Westchester 2022
07-11-2022, Westchester Family
“Located in an historic building overlooking the Hudson River, HudCo is a hub for freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creatives to come together and work.”
Guest Speakers for Women of Westchester Awards
03-26-2021, Westchester County
“The virtual audience of more than 300 heard from guest speakers who have made their own impact… leaving many inspired and motivated to take action in their own lives and careers.”
The Hottest Spring Fashion Trends You Don’t Want to Miss out on
04-15-2020, Westchester Magazine
“Inspiring aesthetics, high-end office amenities, and sophisticated wellness spaces help set HudCo apart from other coworking clubs.”
Co-working space aids healthcare providers
04-10-2020, Rivertowns Enterprise
“While HudCo, the co-working space at 145 Palisade Street in Dobbs Ferry, remains shut during the Covid-19 crisis, its owners are helping the public meet the needs of front-line medical providers.”
Co-working spaces in the suburbs
03-20-2019, Lohud
“HudCo is a co-working space that blends work, life and well-being.”
Co-working spaces flourish in the suburbs, drawing moms who seek quiet and camaraderie
03-13-2019, USA Today
“Christina Cohen, an interior designer and co-founder, said she wanted the aesthetics to resonate with women without being ‘pink.’ The result? An Instagrammer’s fantasy.”
Office Space Opens in Dobbs Ferry with a Focus on Connectivity
03-05-2019, The Hudson Independent
“The evolution of the modern workplace continues—right here in the rivertowns.”
HudCo’s New Wellness-Minded Facility Is a Dream Come True for Local Entrepreneurs
02-21-2019, 914Inc.
“The Dobbs Ferry company’s rapid growth exemplifies the desirability and versatility of communal working spaces in Westchester.”
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