Home: Dallas, TX. Profession: Ecommerce retail. Organization: Apothecary Products LLC. Title: SVP, Ecommerce. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers. Significant other: Single mom of two busy kids and three crazy dogs. Alma mater: University of Massachusetts (Amherst).
Latest accomplishment: Joining CHIEF. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? I’ve moved to many different cities to further my career and have loved all the experiences and friends I’ve made along the way. Hobbies: Amateur photography. Recent travel or adventure: Puerto Rico and Lake Tahoe have been our recent family trips. Sun and snow! Recently viewed and recommended: Loving the new season of Stranger Things.
Personality profile: ISTJ. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Driven. How do you define a perfect friendship? Communication, support and laughter. What is your greatest joy? Watching my children succeed. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Vets and photographers. How do you relieve stress? I’ve recently discovered the Calm app. Ten minutes a day is really helpful. What is your go-to workout? Coach Cody and my Peloton bike.
What was your first paying job? In high school, at a local candy store in Swampscott, MA. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandmother, a women’s rights activist, buyer and interior decorator. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Be kind, don’t make enemies, you’ll never know when you need someone’s support. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? iPhone. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Instagram. What company or organization do you most admire? Disney. I worked there early in my career. The creativity is unmatched. I loved the feeling you get at Disney as a child and even more so now as a parent.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Focus on mental health and gun control to stop all the senseless school shootings and other mass shootings in the country.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Be kind, cherish and foster your relationships, work hard and always maintain a healthy balance. What mega-trend most excites you? The shift away from fast fashion and towards forever fashion to help defend the planet.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Wonder Woman (of course, it’s taken). What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Jennifer Aniston. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A wedding dress designer. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My photos. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy the moment instead of always striving for what’s next. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? Early twenties while living in New York City.
Personal mission: To be kind to others, and myself, while aspiring for my success and inspiring others to achieve their own. Favorite quote: "Whoever is happy will make others happy too" (Anne Frank).
