BLI Graduation Year: 2018
Tell us briefly about yourself and please update your classmates on your personal/professional experiences since graduating from BLI:
I have recently joined the Ad Elements team as the Digital Director and I just love working in the digital media space. I also enjoy serving the community on several local non-profit committee and boards.
Favorite books/movies:
My current favorite book is “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. It was so good – I read it in 3 days. I just couldn’t put it down. My favorite “rewatchable” movies are: White Christmas, Sabrina, Guys and Dollgs, My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Wedding Planner, The Goonies, The Princess Bride, Hope Floats, and The Devil Wears Prada, A Christmas Story, Elf, Sweet Home Alabama, The Notebook, Meet Me in St Lou. **I could also rewatch The New Girl, Friends, and the Great British Bake Off on Netflix every day!
Current and Past Notable Civic Activities:
*Lourdes Auxiliary Board Member, Lourdes Auxiliary Ball Decorating Committee Member, Donnelly Elementary PTA-Corresponding Secretary; Mason P. McKann Benevolence Fund Board Member, Mase Madness Annual Tournament Committee Member, NYSUT; Greater Binghamton Chamber Membership Ambassador, Broome Leadership Institute Graduate – Class of 2018; Community Options, Inc/Binghamton Board Member, Broome County Prevention Coalition, GiGi’s Playhouse of the Southern Tier – Start up committee and marketing coordinator.
Interests/Hobbies:
I love to binge watch all things streaming, I have a pretty impressive Sephora and Ulta problem, I love anything to do with musicals and I am a pretty experienced dance and soccer mom. I also am obsessed with my 2 Australian Shepherds.
How did your BLI experience change your perception of the community, and motivate your to become more involved in the community?
Being a lifetime resident of Broome County I was always amazed to learn about businesses and organizations that have been here for decades that I was unaware of. I was also so impressed with the knowledge based we have in our community about all the topics we discussed!
What was your most memorable BLI activity/moment?
The cows, the hemp farm, the prison, the organ at the forum!
What was the most valuable benefit to your from your BLI experience?
The amazing network of friends I made.
What “nugget of wisdom” do you have for your fellow BLI alum?
Be the first to volunteer at each and every activity. Keep in touch with your classmates and tell everyone you meet about your amazing BLI experience!