603 SHOUT OUT
Victoria Carrington n BY COURTNEY DANIEL
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ho is Victoria Carrington? “I design graphics, connect communities, shoutout folks on social media, write and do outreach for the Stay Work Play ‘603 Life’ blog,” she replies, but that’s just the short answer. She sums it up, thusly: “I’m basically a hype-woman for young people living free in the 603.” “Live Free or Die” is viewed through a personal lens by Carrington, Stay Work Play’s newest content and communications manager. “In 2020, I chose New Hampshire to be the place I stay, work and play. While my home state Colorado is great, my New Hampshire home state has a different vibe.” She says this comes from the small town feel here, mixed with diverse outdoor recreational activities — from kayaking, to hiking, to apple picking and beach-going. “I think when I talk about my love for the 603 people, I hear the realness. They hear that out of all the places I could be, I chose the Granite State, and I’m determined to spotlight the amazing things we have here, most importantly our people. New Hampshire is a place of hidden treasures, and our people are our best gems.” Since joining SWP, Victoria says her greatest accomplishment is helping create more visibility for the BIPOC community and hearing from people who feel celebrated and “seen.” “I know how important it is to feel seen,” says Carrington. “Representation matters, and when people feel seen and heard they are connected and a part of it all. I’m deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to amplify voices that don’t always get the spotlight,” she says. “Young professionals of New Hampshire need more opportunities to be on boards and connect with other young leaders,” says Carrington. “It’s one reason I’m so proud of the SWP Rising Stars Leadership Program. It’s a chance to uplift and inspire emerging leaders in New Hampshire in a way designed with them in mind.” Carrington says her changemaker qualities have earned her a reputation as a “feisty fiery go-getter — but I also have a nurturing side. I hope that people hear my genuine desire to celebrate them for their accomplishments in New Hampshire.” And we celebrate the feisty, feiry Victoria Carrington for her past accomplishments and all those yet to come with our own, official 603 Diversity Shoutout. 603
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