Home: Tampa, FL. Age: 30 (and several months!). Organization: Z Technology Solutions. Title: Founder & Senior Advisor. Alma mater: North Carolina State University (BS), University of Phoenix (MBA). Languages spoken: French, Arabic, Italian.
Recent recognition: Thought Leader, NEXT Powerhouse, Women of Influence, Women with Vision, Most Powerful Women in FinTech, Mortgage Star. Recent professional development: Five-day leadership development workshop in Colorado. Hobbies: Travel, culinary, scuba diving. Latest contribution to others: Recognizing, appreciating and celebrating young professional women on “In the Spotlight”. Recent travel or adventure: Puerto Rico. Last book read: Braving the Wilderness, by Brene Brown. Recent unique acquisition: Custom butterfly painting by a close personal friend.
Personality profile: Shy extrovert. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Passionate. What natural talent have you neglected? Playing the piano. What is at the top of your bucket list? African Safari. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? My husband!
What three emojis best describe you? 💃🤣🎯.
What book have you repeatedly read? Blue Ocean Strategy. What’s featured prominently on your office wall? Inspirational quotes. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Sliding Doors. Who has had the greatest influence on your life? My mother. What is the best advice you received growing up? You can be and do anything. What is the best advice you received in your career? Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
What change would you like to see in the world? More kindness. What widely held belief do you reject? That people cannot change. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Selma Hayek. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in Heaven? My mom, who passed away suddenly in 2020. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A physicist. What advice would you give your younger self? Have courage and take more chances. What day in your life would you like to re-live? Any from the week our family spent in Tuscany.
Personal motto: Nothing changes if nothing changes. 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). Desired epitaph: She lived an excellent and happy life.
