HENRY Rosario
29 | Outpatch | Founder
Residence: Tunbridge
Career highlight(s): In a past life I was an army officer and I'm not sure anything else in my "career" will compare with the responsibility of leading soldiers. During that time I made a laughable amount of mistakes (still do) and I think what I'm most proud of is my effort to continually learn from them and strive to be the leader and person 
my family and community deserve.
Community Involvement: My involvement has centered around getting our company off the ground. Along with my co-founder, Brendan Ackerman, our goal is to bolster a sense of shared identity while making it easier for people to "microgive" on a consistent basis to organizations supporting their community. If 
you've seen our iron-on patches of Vermont's state flag, reach out and let us know what you think!
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? I think there is a dichotomy present here that I was drawn to. Vermont values both kindness and toughness, individualism and community, it reaches for the future and treasures the past - the state motto "freedom and unity" really says it all. Also, Vermont is one of the most beautiful places on earth, that helps.
Favorite part of your job? Creating and problem solving.
What is the best career advice you have received? From a children's TV show - "There is nothing wrong with a life of peace and prosperity. I suggest you think about what it is you want from your life, and why." - Uncle Iroh
Favorite Vermont escape: May through September: somewhere on or in the White River. October through April: (very) near a woodstove
Favorite Social Media and why: Don't use it....
What one song is on your playlist that are you embarrassed to tell your best friend: Maybe "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus? Although who would be embarrassed about that...
How has your community service changed since the pandemic? Well, the original idea of our company was to connect people to local charities and non-profits in countries they'd traveled to outside of the US. That was in March...Since the pandemic we've pivoted to connecting people to those organizations in their own communities.
How has your job changed since this pandemic? During the pandemic, my job has changed. It now includes the responsibility to not descend into madness.