A little about me…
I was born and raised in Corning. Growing up, my sister and I worked in our father’s computer business. He was the Grand Exalted Ruler at the Elks Club, so he had us working every fish fry, Christmas Tom & Jerry party, Mother’s Day brunches, and everything in between. We waited tables and washed dishes. He taught us that every job was important, and that we weren’t higher than anyone, nor were we lower than anyone. That strong work ethic and his humble leadership example has served us well our whole lives.
I graduated from Corning East High in 1979. I earned my associates degree in math & science from Corning Community College, my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Buffalo, and my master’s degree in writing from Florida International University.
I’ve managed to wear a lot of hats over the years. In high school, I was our sorority president for three years. I had the honor of singing for two Popes: Pope John Paul II (now a saint!) and Pope Benedict. While living in Manhattan for ten years, I was the office manager for a $4.4 billion hedge fund. I’ve worked as an actress in film and TV, earning an Emmy nomination! I am an author with five published novels. I was the president of a 501c3, where I oversaw the management of the organization working closely with the executive director and board members.
We were taught that this was how to live you life: be useful and be kind. That says it all, really. Be a good person and leave the world a better place. When I’m not working to make this corner of the world better for all my neighbors, you’ll find me writing my next novel and learning to play the cello.
