I was born in Greenwich, CT where I lived until I was 6, and then moved up the coastline to Guilford, CT. where I spent my formative years. When I was fifteen, I relocated to Tryon, NC (1989), and then Cullowhee where I have lived for the last seven years. Because I am a single parent, I maintained a full-time job while I attended college as a full time student. In May 2003, I graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S.B.A. degree from Western Carolina University. In the fall of 2004, I entered WCU’s Masters of Accountancy program where I graduated in August 2005.

I enjoy working for American Whitewater, doing my friends’ taxes, cooking, swimming, canoeing & parenting.