Home: Chicagoland. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: Bronx, NY. Organization: HealthCare Associates Credit Union. Title: SVP, Strategic Initiatives, CMO. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers. Significant other: The love of my life, Roy Albertalli. Alma mater: University of Indianapolis.
Recent recognition: I’ve been told I make people’s lives better 🙂. Recent professional development: Finally accepting nomination to CHIEF membership. Latest accomplishment: Speaking at the 2022 ASHHRA conference on “Improving Employee Engagement in a Post COVID-19 World”. What’s been you big (or biggest leap)? Starting over. Hobbies: Do cats count? If so, then cats, we have 6! Recent travel or adventure: Nashville, with my husband. Recently viewed and recommended: Flinch (Netflix) for a full out laugh!
What is your greatest joy? My husband and family. What is your greatest fear? Being alone. What is your guilty pleasure? Carbs! What word or phrase do you use far too often? So… What natural talent have you neglected? Singing. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Online. What is at the top of your bucket list? Returning to Italy. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? My husband.
What was your favorite college course? Improv Acting and Movement 101. What book have you repeatedly read? The Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwell; The Bible. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Lots of pictures of family and friends. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My grandfather. What’s the best advice you received growing up? You can’t move forward if you keep looking back. What the best advice you’ve given others in their career(s)? Don’t be afraid to take up space. Be unapologetically, authentically you. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? The cell phone. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? Inspiration comes to me from everywhere!
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Access to financial literacy and wellness tools.
What change would you like to see in the world? A return to being considerate of others! What message do you want to send out into the world? You are limited edition, so don’t try to be a copy. What mega-trend most excites you? Social media. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Kinky Roots. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My grandfather. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An actress. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my loved ones, celebrating love. What advice would you give your younger self? It’s going to be ok. The little stuff that seems important now will not be later on, so don’t stress. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My day of my wedding to Roy.
Personal mission: Showing people love and compassion. Personal motto: Know your worth, then add tax. Favorite quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” (Maya Angelou).
