I started working for the diocese in April 2022. Prior to that I worked at NewsChannel 13 for 26 years. My work with the Diocese is more of a calling for me than a job. I am a life-long Catholic, I love God, I love my faith, and I see a need for healing. I want to be a part of it. I believe God gives each of us gifts, unique to us. I believe He has a plan for each of us (Jeremiah 29:11), but we to know His plan for us, to see our gifts, we have to choose to get to know Him. And those gifts are not for us, they are for God. I pray that I can serve Him well with my life.

My father lives close by but is the only family I have in the area. The rest of my family is scattered around the country. I don’t have kids, only dogs (3) and horses (2). I am a parishioner at St Margaret of Cortona in Rotterdam Junction. My friends there have become family in so many ways. 

Hobbies for me are spending time outdoors, with my horses, working on my property, getting lost in nature.  I also like sewing but it is a challenge for me to stay indoors to do much of anything. I am not a fan of traveling. I prefer staycations. The only traveling I do is to visit family and friends.
 

I reside in Colonie with my husband and rambunctious dog, Rambo. I graduated from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in Sociology. I am currently in Grad school (Online) with a major in English and Creative Writing. I am a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success through my University. I am the author of a Spiritual Self-Help book and accompanying Guided journal. I am the owner of a Natural Shea Body Care Line. I participate in various Charity walks, and I am the Team Leader for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. I am also on the planning committee along with my mother (in honor of her late brother) for this year’s walk.
My favorite scripture is I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me-Phil 4:13

I have been working at the Diocese of Albany since 2021 and have served in a few different roles during that time. Currently, I work as Bishop Scharfenberger’s assistant and help the Communications team with video and photography projects. I was raised in a Catholic family and am following in the footsteps of several family members who have spent their lives answering God’s call in a variety of ways within the Catholic community. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering, gardening, and reading.