My mother is my inspiration. She raised me to be independent, self-reliant, and not be afraid to be heard or speak my mind.

I didn’t choose it…rather it chose me. My dad was an electrical engineer and physicist who worked for NASA. My first job out of college was for an MEPF firm and I found it was easy for me because I understood their mindset. I quickly excelled and before I knew it, I had a career!

I would have been a physical therapist. I’ve always been athletic and active, spending many years in the performing arts. Later in life, I came to love beach volleyball. After a major knee injury and surgery, I experienced physical therapy for the first time and was amazed at how my therapist got me back on my feet and ready for a tournament in just a matter of weeks.