Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Emily Loffredo. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.

Emily Loffredo

What’s your name? Emily Loffredo.

How old are you? 46.

Where do you currently work? I’m a philanthropy officer with Concord Hospital Trust. Our team raises funds for patient programs and services through Concord Hospital health system throughout the Capital, Lakes, and Three Rivers regions. We are a nonprofit hospital and there are so many helpful patient services here that only exist because of the generosity of our community. Charitable contributions benefit programs that help low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients, wrap-around services to support patients while they undergo treatment, and pilot programs, technological advances and capital enhancements that move the hospital system forward. Donations help make Concord Hospital the best it can be to serve our entire community.

Why do you choose to live in the Greater Concord area? I love the ability to live in a home surrounded by nature, while only a short distance from everything a small New England city has to offer.

What do you like to do for fun? I love all things water. I love kayaking — the relaxing, flatwater kind. I’ve been a swimmer all of my life and swim competitively with US Masters. This summer, I’m doing a 1-mile swim — the Glen Lake Swim — and also my first sprint triathlon with my colleague at Concord Hospital Trust, Moriah Billups. Wish us luck!

Where did you go to school? I was introduced to this wonderful state as an undergraduate at the University of New Hampshire. After earning my degree, I had adventures as a field biologist conducting research in Chesapeake Bay, the Hudson River, and the Florida Everglades. What brought me to a career in fundraising was the realization that meaningful work takes money to accomplish, and fundraising provides financial resources for the most important causes of our day. Donors really do make a difference.

Last book you’ve read? Sudden Sea by R.A. Scotti about the 1935 hurricane, which I read while on a recent vacation in the Caribbean. Reading stories in a fitting setting adds a layer to my experience of a book. I once read The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger while aboard a scientific research cruise to study fish in Chesapeake Bay.

Favorite place to be? Somewhere in the Caribbean.

Tell us a few interesting facts about yourself! I love animals. I have two dogs and one was adopted from Pope Memorial SPCA soon after my husband and I moved here in 2019. We have a small farm just north of Concord, and I tend to a flock of 35 chickens. Fresh eggs are the best. In the spring and summer, we take care of our neighbor’s goats and llama who graze in our field. We call it “goat summer camp.” We also enjoy seeing the wildlife that visits our property, including deer, turkeys, owls, moose, bobcats, bears, porcupines, coyotes, and otters, to name a few.

What’s your favorite memory in Concord? My first Rock ‘N Race as lead coordinator of the event in May 2022: It was a milestone year, the 20th annual race, and the first year back at the New Hampshire State House after COVID sidelined the event. After eight months of planning with a hard-working volunteer committee, it POURED rain. And guess what? Everyone—2,000 people — still showed up to walk and run in support of patients battling cancer. It showed me the compassion of the Concord area community and the gratitude people have for care they receive at the Payson Center for Cancer Care. A warm and fuzzy memory for sure, even in the chilly rain.

Join CYPN for an event at Concord Hospital, hosted by the Concord Hospital Trust—the philanthropic arm of the hospital, that raises funds for various programs and services. During the evening, network with other young professionals, meet up with friends, learn about the work of the Payson Center for Cancer Care, and sign up for the 22nd annual Rock ‘N Race! Sign up for all CYPN events at concordnhchamber.com.