Home: Maitland, Florida. Age: 52. Birthplace: New York City. Profession: Transformation leader. Organization: JLL Work Dynamics. Title: Global Operations Enablement Leader. Alma mater: American University, Washington, DC.
Current project: Renovating my garden before the Florida summer heat. Recent recognition: Proud to be accepted to CHIEF. Latest accomplishment: Seeing my global leadership team in person after over two years. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Leaving an organization to take time for a complete recharge with no professional commitments getting in the way. Hobbies: Cooking with my son, hiking in the mountains, gardening. Recent travel or adventure: Montana Glacier National Park. Last book read: My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future, by Indra Nooyi. Recently viewed and recommended: Yellowstone.
Personality profile: Authentic, problem solver, collaborator, driver, transparent. How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust, honesty, patience. What is your greatest joy? My son, who is currently attending Case Western, studying to be an aerospace engineer and cellist. What is your greatest fear? Being on a boat in the middle of the ocean. Irrational? Yes! What is your guilty pleasure? Jelly beans. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Anything related to sustainability, farming and the environment. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling to one of the 62 countries that I haven’t yet visited. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Time.
What movie have you repeatedly watched? None. I don’t like to re-watch movies. Weird, I know. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Collections from my global travels. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Long plane rides; walks in the mountains or at the beach. What company or organization do you most admire? Patagonia. For its ethics and purpose. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? The Covid pandemic.
What change would you like to see in the world?
Greater tolerance and acceptance.
What message do you want to send out into the world? Be the change and bring the change. What mega-trend most excites you? Climate crisis. What mega-trend most concerns you? Climate crisis.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My Grandmother “Noni”. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? My goldendoodle, Levi. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Family and close friends eating great food and drinking red wine on a farm with the mountains in the background at dusk. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Vacation day! Perfect sunset at a house in Puglia Italy with my son and husband.
Personal mission: Never quit. If you stumble, get back up. Tomorrow is another day. Move closer to your dreams and goals. You can do it! Personal motto: Never underestimate your power. Favorite quote: “Once a year go someplace you’ve never been before” (Dalai Lama).
