About

I’m Joe Gullo, a digital content specialist with the Office of the New York State Comptroller.

I have been creating and managing websites since I was in middle school. My first website was on a floppy disk and since then, I never looked back. 

My mission with this website is to not only share my story but also inspire others to do the same. I believe we all have a story to tell. As a former digital journalist, I know how important it is to share those stories because it helps us all have a greater understanding of the world. 

This website acts as my personal time capsule, highlighting key events in my life, my photography, what I find inspiring, and content I find worthy to share. 

I take pride in building inclusive and engaging communities both online and in the real world. In June 2021, I started a social Meetup group called the Capital Region Young Professionals, which now has more than 950 members.

Life and Hobbies

After growing up in Central New Jersey, I went to college in Vermont and Northern New York. I spent four years in Vermont post graduation and I am now living outside of Albany, New York. In my spare time, I enjoy the company of my girlfriend Alexandra, spending time with family and friends, taking photos, meditating, running my Meetup group and planning my next trip. Giving back is also important to me and I donate and volunteer at the local food bank when I have the time.

Here are some of my interests, in no particular order:

📸 Photography: Photography is a way to express myself in visual form. I love taking pictures of landscape, nature, events, interesting buildings and locations. I am always looking for new things to photograph and have participated in numerous photography challenges and contests. Check out my photography.

🌤️ Weather: As a young child, I wanted to become a meteorologist. Even though I took a different career path, meteorology has always been a passion for me. Thunderstorms and snowstorms are some of my favorites.

🖋️ Writing: Similar to photography, writing is a way for me to express myself. I primarily write about my life experiences and things I find inspiring. Read some of my work.

✈️ Traveling: Exploring and seeing new places is something I love to do whenever I get a chance. In April, I am going to Spain with Alexandra!

• Places I have been: 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇫🇷 France, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇯🇲 Jamaica, and 🇨🇷 Costa Rica.

• Where I want to go: 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇺🇸 Western United States, and 🇳🇿 New Zealand

🧘‍♂️ Spirituality and Meditation: Spirituality and meditation plays an important role in my life. Meditating on a regular basis continuously helps me stay grounded and more connected with my highest purpose.

🤝 Volunteering: Helping others is something I enjoy doing whenever I get the chance.

📚 Personal Growth and Development: I take pride in challenging myself to grow in both my personal and professional lives.

2024 Highlights

Track my listening, reading, and walking progress throughout the year. The stats are a way to hold myself accountable and are updated monthly.

Guiding Principles

These are the core values of how I show up in the world every day.

• Transparency: Be as open as possible to build better relationships.
• Learn and Grow: Continuous learning through experiences, course, and people.
• Honesty and Integrity: Be truthful and responsible in everything I do.
• Giving Back: Always find ways to help others through volunteering or donations.
• Trust: Build trust through actions and words.
• Social Responsibility: Focus on protecting the earth through recycling and other sustainable measures.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my current or previous employers.