Recent transplant to Harwich, Mass.
The sea was angry that day, my friends! Sorry, wrong project. I’ve always been a writer (though medical examiner was seriously considered), and after stints in advertising and a bridal magazine (and lots of free cosmetics), I ended up at a travel trade magazine, which led to meeting the lovely and talented Karen Smith and later joining Meetings Focus. I’ve been a happy contributor for the past eight years, and enjoy the challenge of keeping up with the meetings industry as well as my home state of Florida!
Most unusual aspect of your job: Looking up from the computer and seeing that three hours have gone by.
Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Favorite food: Peanut butter
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld
Favorite movie: A Room with a View
Most unique place you’ve been: Chichicastenango, Guatemala
Favorite aspect of the meetings/travel industry: The enthusiasm and love planners have for what they do. It’s contagious!
Pet peeve: Oh, where to begin…I guess I’ll go with loud cellphone conversations.
One thing about you that most people don’t know: I was president of the drama club in high school.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received in our industry? Roll with the punches, get creative and keep going!
What’s your favorite local/regional place to take a visitor to your area? Thinking of my hometown, Miami, I’d say Shuckers, a restaurant/bar on Biscayne Bay that has an open deck with seats right by the water (if you’re lucky), and where they don’t mind you lingering after the meal.
Is there anything else you’d like to add that we’ve overlooked? Favorite band: Coldplay
