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REGENERON STORIES
ARIS BARAS, MD, MBA
Vice President, Regeneron Genetics Center, Mount Kisco, New York
After I graduated Duke University School of Medicine, I came to work at Regeneron at their headquarters in Tarrytown, New York. I not only fell in love with Regeneron and the amazing opportunities I would have working there, but
also the location. I have lived in Mount Kisco for over four years now and couldn’t be happier. My wife and I, along with our three children, enjoy our quaint town, which offers us a walkable community with rural beauty. We have access to top restaurants, shops, the best schools, and recreational activities, along with state-of-the-art healthcare and hospitals; we have everything we need moments from home. Coming to Regeneron was the best professional decision I’ve made, which also turned out to be an amazing decision for me and my family.
Over a decade ago I relocated to Philadelphia. I was single and loved the city life, and it seemed so easy. Fast forward to last year when the opportunity to come to Regeneron came up; for some reason, the decision seemed more difficult. With my offer in hand I immediately started researching school districts. With two kids in elementary school, my number-one priority was my children’s education. I was thrilled to learn that Westchester’s schools were superb; I knew my children would not only get the best schooling, but they would have access to cultural activities to ensure a well-rounded education. Whether it’s music class, sewing class, soccer, or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, my children have unique big city opportunities in a wonderful community with a backyard. The Humphries household is very happy!
PATRICIA HUMPHRIES
Director, Corporate Counsel Chappaqua, New York
JENNIFER COCCIA
Research Associate IV Sleepy Hollow, New York
Irecently set out to find my perfect fit: A job that could challenge me and a new area of the country to explore. When the opportunity at Regeneron came up, I was thrilled with the prospect of joining one of the fastest growing companies in the country, but was concerned about quality of life. I was familiar with New York City but not Westchester. I found a great place to live in Sleepy Hollow, where I’m able to do everything I love. I have access to great restaurants, live music in the summer, beautiful parks, the best hotels for my family to stay when they visit, and, best of all, I can walk everywhere! When I want to go into the city, I just jump on the train, day or night. There are also so many options nearby and I’m discovering new places
to shop or dine all over Westchester County when I’m out and about. Moving alone could have been scary, but working for an amazing company like Regeneron and living so close to all the things that are important to me has made me feel really welcomed and happy to be here.
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