BLI Graduation Year: 2008
Tell us briefly about yourself and please update your classmates on your personal/professional experiences since graduating from BLI:
I have since been re-married to Michael Sackett, who owns Rent-A-Chef Catering Services and moved to the West Side of Binghamton. This year it will be 14 years with the YWCA of Binghamton. My job has shifted some, I still am the Director of ENCORE, plus the Breast and Cervical Program, but as of three years ago, I am now the Senior Project Director, which oversees all the funding, events and fundraising for the YWCA. I am a grandmother of four and at this time we are caring for my grandson full time but love spending time with all of them. Due to time restrictions working and owning a catering business, I had to give up theater and working with SV Drama.
Favorite books/movies:
I am a musical lover, my favorite movie would have to be the Greatest Showman
Interests/Hobbies:
I love to spend time with family. Owning a business we don’t have much time for more.
How did your BLI experience change your perception of the community, and motivate you to become more involved?
I would love to get more involved with many of our community non-profits in the future.
What was your most memorable BLI activity/moment?
Obstacle course
What was the most valuable benefit to your from your BLI experience?
Meeting people and becoming friends with them.
What “nugget of wisdom” do you have for your fellow BLI alum?
Take everywhere you go and just enjoy the experience!