I have always led with resilience, optimism, and a belief that challenges are meant to be faced head‑on. Raised on the East Coast, and shaped by formative years in the Bay Area, I’ve finally found home in Carlsbad. While my professional career is focused on business development, my heart belongs to my greatest roles: wife to Scott for 24 amazing years and proud mom to our college sons, Dylan and Owen.
In 2006, my life changed when I was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. I made the decision early on to take an active role in my care, partnering with patient advocates and incredible oncologists across the country to create a treatment plan that felt right for me. That journey included a double mastectomy, participation in a two-year clinical trial, and ten years of hormone therapy through UCSF and UCSD.
Today, I’m grateful to be a breast cancer thriver. My experience has inspired me to give back as a board member and volunteer with San Diego’s Susan G. Komen chapter, where I’m passionate about educating, supporting, and uplifting others who are navigating their own diagnoses.
Being invited to throw the honorary first pitch at the San Diego Padres Mother’s Day game is deeply meaningful to me—not only as a survivor, but as a (baseball) mom, watching my sons play throughout their youth in Little League, Travel Ball and High School.
Mother’s Day reminds me how fortunate I am to still be here celebrating life’s milestones with my family and community. Standing on that field represents more than my story; it honors every mother, survivor, thriver, caregiver, and loved one affected by breast cancer. I’m incredibly grateful to share this moment with all of you who have supported me along the way.
