If you were to ask who I am to others many would share with you that I am the eldest daughter, the first granddaughter, an event planner, a mother, and a friend. Although all of these roles are important to me, I have been discovering that there are more things I cherish that are authentic to me. Outside of family and my work I am a dance lover, and an adrenaline seeker with new adventures. I enjoy being present in nature and learning new ways to move my body. Organization to me is peace. Ending my day with tea, a nice candle, and recapping the day with my kids is one of my favorite ways to decompress. Even though connecting with people is part of my profession it is also something that truly fills my cup. Getting to know the stories of different people and being a resource to others has allowed me to learn more things about myself and connect others, as well as giving back in ways I wish someone would have been present for me in my early years in this country. I am an avid learner, and I am always searching for ways to fuel my curiosity. I am shifting and evolving and open to more change.
Q: Please tell us about your current career and what you love most about what you do?
Currently I work at Center for Women & Enterprise as a Regional Program Manager. I own Verde Events LLC and Founder of World of Foods Worcester.
Q: What is your favorite restaurant in Worcester, and what is your favorite dish?
I can’t mention just one. Some of my favorites are Altea’s Eatery: Smoked Salmon Omelet, Momo’s Palace: Chicken soup (Thukpa), Soho Sushi: Crazy Dragon Roll and Mexican Roll.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve ever met?
I have learned so much from Lisa Dobson, it is always a pleasure to work with her.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Santorini or Bali right now
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I always find comfort listening to Juan Luis Guerra or Vicente Garcia.
Q: What is your best advice?
I would say learn how to set boundaries; it can be uncomfortable and difficult but worth it at the end.
Q: What are the top three on your Bucket List?
For 2024 I still have on my list: Ride a snowmobile in NH, Hot air balloon ride anywhere in the world and visit Utah.
Q: What current/former local business makes you the most nostalgic about Worcester, and why?
I miss Skylight: I used to love going there with my children. I taught them how to roller skate and now is our thing, but we have to go to Hudson. I would love to build a Roller Blade Emporium for adults and teens.
Q: Choosing anyone alive and a non-relative with whom would you love to have lunch, and why?
I am a visiting nurse. I had an 84yo patient and he had two rocking chairs in his porch. I would love to have lunch with him there.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Traveling all over the world, having the biggest world of foods Worcester of all time, and living in a ranch.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you, even your friends or family.
I love watching swing dancers with improvised songs and partners.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Smells, cleanliness, and comfort foods.
Q: If a motion picture was made of your life, what actor/actress would you choose to play you?
Julia Roberts
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about Worcester?
I love walking around Worcester specially Cascading Waters Trails.
Q: What is your favorite smell?
Lemongrass
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My sister Luisanna
