I empower people to live the American Dream through entrepreneurship. I truly do believe you can have whatever you want in life if you help enough others get what they want first.
Q: Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
I have the greatest job ever – I help people live their dreams. I am the Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center and am an adjunct professor at Clark University.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
Baba Sushi – The Firecracker.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
President Clinton
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Vieste Italy – I have someone special to show it to.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Kenny Chesney
Q: What is your best advice?
Just do it! You’ll figure out the details.
Q: What is one of the top three items on your Bucket List?
Teach my grandson to play the guitar.
Q: What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester?
The one and only Sole Proprietor!
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch? Why?
Dr David Jordan – He’s the most impactful leader I’ve met and I still have much to learn.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Helping others find their purpose.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
One of my favorite songs is “Holiday” by Madonna.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Gentlemen, start your engines…
Q: If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Ron Howard
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
It’s that moment when locals who were born elsewhere (like me) call it home. It’s us against the world.
Q: What is your favorite smell?
Fresh ground coffee.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Tanja
