I cut my teeth  as a news anchor, disc jockey, and eventually a program director for Buffalo State College's over-the-air radio station, WBNY. I was fortunate to work in radio broadcasting through experiences at WGR-AM/WGRF-FM, WYRK, and WEDG. Versatility was something that I learned quickly as a board operator, producer, news anchor, news and traffic reporter, and disc jockey.  

 

After earning a Master's degree in Library Science,  my next stop was the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. I became a reference librarian and library branch manager.  I developed a variety of collections with an emphasis on law (federal and NYS) and United States federal government information. I taught classes about computer hardware, and software, and classes about using the internet. Additionally, I served as an adjunct instructor in a reference class about federal government information for the University at Buffalo's Department of Library and Information Studies program. 

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My interest in helping people transform themselves and sharing information led me back to the path of education--specifically higher education and student affairs. As someone who has benefited from formal and informal educational experiences, I want to help students find their paths and support their success in pursuing their goals. I am interested in non-traditional and first-generation students.

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Health and wellness are important aspects of our lives. I believe that a higher education experience should include learning how wellness fits into the bigger picture for students through a holistic approach that embraces positive activities as co-curricular ones in the educational experience.