Where were you born and raised? I was born in New York City. I was raised in Mount Kisco, New York. My father was an Oral Surgeon and my mother a pediatric nurse.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I grew up with a strong connection to the medical community. My first volunteer role was in our local community hospital. I made the decision to become an Occupational Therapist when I was in high school.

What is your formal education? I received my undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis and my graduate degree in Administrative Leadership and Adult Education from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee.

Tell us about your family? Scot and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in 2018. His mother, sister and brother-in-law all live here in Mequon. I am the oldest of three children. My sister’s family live in Maine and my brother’s family live in New York. I am part of a large extended Italian family.

How do you spend your time outside of work? I have been an active community volunteer since I was 14. It has been both an evolving and continuous part of my life. Currently, I serve on the Board of Advocates of Ozaukee and the UWM College of Health Sciences Advisory Board. Other interests include travel, gardening and cooking.

Most important lesson you have learned? Be thoughtful and be intentional.

My most memorable Rotary moment? It is not an easy question, but I will attempt to answer it on Friday morning.

The holiday season brings with it a special opportunity to serve our community as opportunities become available that might not necessarily be around the rest of the year.

Our Rotary club has volunteered to spread some holiday cheer to a St. Marcus School family this year. All needs and wishes listed by the family have been divided up among our club and the interact club. Thank you to those of you who have already generously donated money, gifts, and other household items.

UPDATE: Gifts are now due by the morning of Friday, December 15th. Danielle Deller will be collecting items on Friday, December 8th and Friday December 15th. Gifts should be wrapped and labeled with the family member’s name. 

If you selected a specific gift from the basket that went around but are unable to obtain it by the deadline, please let Danielle (danielle.deller@gmail.com) know what it was and who it was for so she can ensure all members of the family are accounted for equally.

Happy Holidays!

Danielle
danielle.deller@gmail.com

Money Magazine identified 100 spots that offer a healthy economy, affordable homes, and a high quality of life. Mequon was named the 41st best place to live! Money Magazine Wrote:

"The community contains more than two dozen community parks, with hundreds of acres that are operated by the city or county. Early this year, Mequon opted to become a Bee City USA, and the city has partnered with the Mequon Nature Preserve to host events and underline the importance of bees. Mequon residents also enjoy access to five golf courses, the winding Milwaukee River, and a convenient commute to Milwaukee.

The local school system is ranked as one of the best in Wisconsin, with ultrahigh graduation rates. Mequon is also home to a number of higher education institutes, including Concordia University Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and the northern campus for the Milwaukee Area Technical College."