Many moons ago, I earned a Master of Accounting from the University of Florida and began my professional career as a Certified Public Accountant.
But I soon realized that my passion wasn’t crunching numbers—it was helping people.
This led me to becoming an elementary school teacher, starting my own summer camp for children, teaching horseback riding lessons, volunteering with dozens of organizations… and actively seeking opportunities to impact someone’s life in a positive way.
For many years I’ve found profound joy in helping others and today, my desire to help people has expanded into sharing my story so that I can inspire and motivate others to make a difference in this world.
I’ve done some pretty remarkable things in my life — I have:
Birthed three children, and adopted three more from South Korea and Ethiopia.
Traveled the world on many philanthropic missions, including medical missions with my Neurosurgeon husband, Rob, who I’ve been married to for over 30 years.
Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for the Livestrong Foundation.
Served 6 years (including one year as co-chair) in the National Young Leadership Cabinet for the Jewish Federations of North America.
Authored a book and shared my story internationally as a motivational keynote speaker.
Delivered two TEDx Talks in the last 5 years.
You can watch my TEDxUCSB Talk here and my TEDxLakeShoreDrive here.
But the thing I’m most proud of is having the courage to change the way I saw myself and to understand that my worth doesn’t reside in my accomplishments; it’s rooted in the confidence I’ve built from the inside out.
