I was born in Troy, New York. I believe in giving all I meet a positive feeling. My working career has given me the opportunity to meet wonderful families and their children. I know each person is unique with many talents.
I have been a runner for 33 years and believe in giving back to the community, being a mentor for the Freihofer Run for Women.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am from a family of nine with many ties to Saratoga County.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am currently the Director of the Saratoga Mentoring Program for Catholic Charities. We are seeking Mentors daily.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Lake Ridge Restaurant, 550 Waterfront
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
1 year
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
England, I did my student teaching there.
Q: What is one of your favorite TV show?
Law and Order
Q: What advice would you give to people?
To show kindness and respect to everyone
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Build a place for children who have no place to live
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Bob Seger
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
15 Church Restaurant a former friend who passed used to run it.
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?
Clint Eastwood, excellent actor at Cantina Restaurant
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Walking and listening to music in Congress park, running races in the community
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Helping people and families have a better life.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I believe a laugh a day keeps the doctor away
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
June, Christmas, 25th
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
laughter
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
friends
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
vanilla, pumpkin spice
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
comfortable, clean, relaxing
