I came to the city to attend The University of Pittsburgh and found my forever home. Any given weekend in the fall, you’ll find me wearing Gold with Blue or Black, depending on if it’s Saturday or Sunday. I am an Italian American and it is not really a label — it’s more about a state of mind. I grew up knowing that nothing is as satisfying as a job well done, with a great work ethic and an appreciation for the joy that comes from cooking for friends and family.

As is often the case with the realty business, I did not go straight into real estate. After graduating college, I spent 12 years working in corporate America, for both Non-Profits and Large Corporations. One accomplishment I’m very proud of is the Boy Scouts of America hired me as the first female Explorer Executive in Pittsburgh.

Eventually, the constraints of a typical corporate workday became impossible for me – I had a newborn who wasn’t well. I tried to come to grips with an industry that did not allow for anything other than the traditional work schedule. Ultimately, I needed flexibility, and I chose a career in real estate.