Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am married with two beautiful children.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am an Insurance professional focused on all Insurance needs for commercial clients. 15 of my 20- years of Insurance experience, I concerted on cyber Insurance and still do. I love helping my clients; that is the best part of my job.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
There are so many but the ones that bring me a great deal of nostalgia are Uncommon Grounds, DA’s, and Saratoga Arms. I was first introduced to Uncommon Grounds in 1995 when I Started Skidmore College. I was at Uncommon frequently throughout my college career – it has the best bagels and the coffee is always hot. Desperate Annie’s was the first bar that I went to when I turned 21. Saratoga Arms – its charm, the beautiful rooms, the food, shall I go on…? I took my wedding pictures at the Arms. It was the best decision that I ever made. The pictures came out so beautiful. Also, Saratoga Arms is where my husband and I stayed after we got married.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I attended Skidmore College from 1995-1999. It was an amazing experience especially since Skidmore is located in our beautiful City of Saratoga Springs. I moved to NYC after I graduated and met my husband who is native to Saratoga Springs; he was born in Saratoga Hospital. We frequented Saratoga Springs while my husband and I dated. Once we had children, we made the decision to move here. Currently we live in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
There are two people that come to mind – Joyce Ure and Sheila Sperling. Joyce is the owner of Cudney’s Cleaners. She learned the business on her own and now owns Cudney’s. She is one of the hardest working people that I know. She always looks at the glass as half-full instead of half-empty. Her energy, and her passion is contagious. Sheila is one the first friends that I made since moving to Saratoga Springs. We have coffee meets where we talk about life and well whatever is on our minds. The way she cares about people, her love for her family, her dedication to her work, are all incredibly admirable.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Venice, Italy. I traveled there a number of years ago with my husband and my in-laws. It was an unbelieve experience. We rented an apartment and thoroughly took in the culture and the beauty of Venice. I think about that trip often and it puts a smile on my face each time.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Ozark and Yellow Stone at the moment
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Never worry about the things that you cannot control. Don’t worry about the things that you can control but can’t change it. Live life to the fullest.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I want to take my family to India. For various reasons, I never visited after my family and I moved to the US when I was almost 7-years old. India, especially Kerala, where I was born and raised until I immigrated to the US is a beautiful place. There are no words to describe it other than it truly is “God’s own country”
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
When I am truly undecided, I always listen to classical: Beethoven; Bach, Chopin, Mozart
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Right where I am. I have a beautiful family, very blessed with amazing friends, and I love my career. I don’t want to change any of it!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right where I am. I have a beautiful family, very blessed with amazing friends, and I love my career. I don’t want to change any of it!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I love to write – I like writing fictional stories. I also like drawing and painting.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Jerusalem. I went to Israel for one of my friend’s weddings. We took a trip to Jerusalem it was so beautiful – so magical. I will never forget.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December and August – the months my children were born. I love Christmas especially Christmas in Saratoga Springs – it’s like Whoville in Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our community. It is not perfect but it is ours. Our voice is always heard and we made it our own.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband – he is my biggest advocate. He pushes me to be the best person that I can be. My children – they look at the world with such love and wonder. The way that they view life is inspiring.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
My family, my friends, my City of Saratoga Springs.