Meet the Team

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Meet Staff Member Matt! ♟️
Having lived in NYC for almost 10 years, Matt founded Foorest in 2024 to help adults make meaningful friendships in the city. Despite its size and endless things to do, NYC can be a difficult place to connect with others, and that’s what Foorest aims to change. Matt loves meeting new people and watching friendships form within the community. In his 

Meet Community Moderator David! 📸
David, 32, originally from Queens and now living upstate, joined Foorest while navigating a divorce. He finds moderating helps him connect people and grow himself. A lover of cooking, tennis, and photography, David believes in making NYC feel smaller by building connections. His advice for making friends in NYC? “Start in your neighborhood and b

Meet Community Moderator Anjali! 🎭
Anjali is an arts administrator who moved to NYC a year ago. She joined Foorest while looking for a community she could help shape and contribute to. A huge theater fan, Anjali spends most of her free time at performances. As a moderator, she loves making the server more welcoming for new members. Her advice for making friends in NYC? “Consistency

Meet Community Moderator Josh! 🎬
Josh, a 24-year-old AV technician and audio engineer, first moved to NYC for college. A movie enthusiast (90+ theater trips this year!), Xbox gamer, and D&D newbie, Josh joined Foorest to bring more socialization into his life after working solo in his job. He loves how Foorest connects him with new hobbies and people. His advice for making 

Meet Community Moderator Amanda! 🎮
Brooklyn native Amanda joined Foorest to make new friends and be part of a local community. With a background in video games, cosplay, photography, and karaoke, she loves how shared interests bring people together. As a moderator, Amanda enjoys watching members connect over common interests. Her advice for making friends in NYC? “Go to pl