bonafied youngster of the Finger Lakes region of Western NY - also known as a town located “below Canada and near Rochester”. I am truly a proud small town girl. Raised in the cradle of aviation and beautiful wine country on an American Beauty: Keuka Lake, this is a town rich in colorful history to match its breathtaking seasons.

For me, it was the perfect place to develop a playful spirit, a deep imagination and an old fashioned work ethic.

However, I must bestow credit to all my influential environments - oh yes, that would have to be my three diverse siblings and one determined mother... to name a few! Additonally, among some of the unique qualities my mother passed on to me was a fierce travel bug gene. I have been privileged to explore Ireland, England and France with the family in tow. Furthermore, I spent half a year on my own in breathtaking Australia, and held witness to the simple pleasures and rich culture of Hawaii and Mexico.

And now?
I’m surviving the city of New York one dog-poop free step at a time.