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Community Involvement:

During college, I had the opportunity to volunteer with American Dance Wheels. This foundation teaches a variety of dance styles, such as Wheelchair Ballroom and Latin Dance. Working with ADW has inspired me to combine my love for dance and therapy. As a recreational therapist, I strive to use dance as a form of therapy for my clients. This also allows me to share my passion of dance with them as well.

Favorite Appearance and why:

My favorite appearance was when I had the opportunity to travel to Miami, to represent the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleading Team, as an Eagles Everywhere initiative. We had the opportunity to participate in photo shoots throughout the city, attend various pre-game appearances and bring the Philadelphia spirit to an Eagles away game against the Miami Dolphins! I loved having the opportunity to travel with the team and meet fans from all over the world!

Community Involvement:

One way that I am involved in my community is by training local police officers on how to best respond to calls for members of the community living with Alzheimer's and Dementia. The training consists of an experience called "Dementia Live". This is a high impact, simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia. This results in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with a cognitive impairment and sensory change.

Favorite Appearance and why:

My favorite appearance was when I had the opportunity to travel to Miami, to represent the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleading Team, as an Eagles Everywhere initiative. We had the opportunity to participate in photo shoots throughout the city, attend various pre-game appearances and bring the Philadelphia spirit to an Eagles away game against the Miami Dolphins! I loved having the opportunity to travel with the team and meet fans from all over the world!

Personal Time: I am a certified pet therapy handler. Every week I volunteer with my two French bulldogs Bruno and Birdee bringing them into Memory Care communities.

You May Not Know:

Something that most people would not know about me is that I have four dogs!

Just Have to Share: One of the things I am most proud of in my career is hosting a "Senior Prom" for my residents. My favorite moment is crowning the King and Queen and watching them dance to the music from their era. It is truly a magical night getting the opportunity to create an atmosphere where they can feel young again.

Three words that describe me: Passionate, Hardworking, Loyal

Favorite form of exercise other than dancing: Walking on the Boardwalk