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.