Q. Why do you love your job?
I love my job because it allows me to make a positive impact on people’s lives. In my role, I get to shape a positive work environment, support employee growth, and help build a culture where everyone feels valued. There’s something deeply satisfying about helping others succeed and watching the organization grow because of it.
Q. Where are you from?
My mother is Puerto Rican, and my father was from the Dominican Republic. I was raised in Reading, PA.
Q. What would surprise people about you?
People almost always seem surprised to learn that I love camping, hiking, and most anything outdoors. I am afraid of bugs, so the two clearly are hard for people to reconcile.
Q. How many languages do you speak?
Two. I am fully fluent in English and Spanish.
Q. Who is your hero?
My mom. She raised five children as a single parent and eventually put herself through nursing school despite many odds. She retired from Tower Health at the end of 2023, and I miss being able to have lunch with her on Fridays.
Q. What is your proudest accomplishment?
Without question, my family. I have three children who I am very close to and adore no matter how old they get. Together, my husband Sal and I have five children, a son-in-law, and our first grandson. I strive every day to be an example of love and kindness for all of them.
Q. What is your favorite book?
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
Q. What is your favorite song?
"You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban (originally performed by Secret Garden).
Q. What podcast can’t you stop listening to?
Dateline.
Q. What would you sing at karaoke?
"I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.
Q. If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza, pizza, pizza!
Q. Describe a perfect day.
Recently, we were camping at French Creek State Park and went kayaking on the lake. The weather was beautiful, and the lake was calm. My husband and I were out on the water talking and laughing. I was overcome with gratitude for the simplicity of the life I enjoy.
Q. What are your hobbies?
All things camping. My family enjoys visiting National and State Parks. I also love watching sports.
Q. Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
My phone because it keeps me connected to my loved ones.
Q. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
Rita Moreno, because she’s fiery.
Q. What's your favorite movie?
Forrest Gump.
Q. What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?
A multi-tool, a tarp, and a water purification device. (If you’re wondering how I know to take these items, it’s because I love watching a reality TV show called "Alone.")
Q. Does your family have a "motto"?
Home is wherever you are.
Q. If you could have dinner with any three people, alive or dead, who would you pick?
James Gandolfini, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Michelle Obama.
Q. What was your favorite childhood television show or cartoon?
Schoolhouse Rock.
Q. What was your favorite subject in school?
Reading and History.
Q. What game show do you think you have the best chance of winning?
Wheel of Fortune.
Q. What's your most-used emoji?
The heart.
Q. What lesson are you most grateful for learning?
It costs nothing to be kind.
Q. What's your favorite workday snack?
Grapes.
Q. What's your favorite family tradition?
Matching pajamas during the holidays. Even when we cannot be together, I send all of our children matching pajamas and then we all take pictures no matter where in the world we might be.