I am the daughter of a public school teacher and US Navy veteran, and grew up in Massachusetts, in a small town not unlike Croton. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in design from Seton Hall University and decided to stay in the New York metropolitan area, working for several well-regarded web design firms before the “dot com” bubble burst (the first time!).

I then spent time learning a whole new industry – financial services – and have spent the last 20+ years as an editor and supervisory analyst of institutional equities research for a global financial services company. My family jokes that I spend most of my day reading research, only to turn off my computer and pick up a book to read for pleasure the rest of the night.   

My husband Tim and I decided to make Croton on Hudson our home 20 years ago, drawn in large part by the strength of the school district (and moving to the other side of the Tappan Zee Bridge, thus a little close to New England and our families didn’t hurt!). Our son Owen is now a sophomore at CHHS. We also share our home with our loveable and cuddly rescue dog named Penelope.  

I am also proud to have served on the Board of Directors for Groundwork Hudson Valley since 2020, a Yonkers-based non-profit organization that transforms urban neighborhoods through partnerships that inspire young leaders and support local economic development. Groundwork provides experiential hands-on opportunities to promote education on practical sustainability concepts and community preparedness. It also trains, mentors, and employs youth in conservation, leadership, and real-world skill-building.