Hometown: Rio Rancho
Occupation: Freelance Stylist and Jewelry Designer 

My husband and best friend of ten years, along with our two young daughters are proud to call New Mexico our home. My spouse and I are both natives and have a large Italian American family which has two basic philosophies: one, the problem with Italian food is three days later you are hungry again and secondly, there is no such thing as too many people over for Sunday pasta! I am blessed to have a tight knit, loving support system in every new challenge I take on. Unfortunately, 7,000 children in this state alone, cannot say the same. They are homeless.  My drive to bring awareness, mentoring homeless youth, and raising funds, is something that is near and dear to me.  I have a flexible career as a freelance stylist and custom jewelry designer of a line called "Taboo".  Being that I am well versed in the arts compelled my husband and I to choose to travel frequently and expose our children to the art, beauty, and diversity of our country, as well as internationally.  My little girls had passports at six months of age!  My intent is to show my own children, and well as America's youth to be authentic, grateful, and have the confidence to follow your dreams!

 "A pretty face will get you threw the door, but it takes substance to stay in the room." ~ My Father.