Tell us about yourself.
I am originally from Boston, Massachusetts, and work as a marketing strategist specializing in AI and accelerated computing. I value family and friends above all, and consider myself to be a foodie, oenophile, lover of the arts, a voracious reader, writer, producer, and designer.
How long have you called Delta Coves home?
As of this October, I have called Delta Coves home for two years.
What do you enjoy most about living in Delta Coves?
I enjoy the peace and beauty. I call it a little pocket of paradise. The water and mountain views never get old. The true bonus has been having such wonderful and considerate neighbors.
What are some of your favorite memories and traditions here?
Some of my favorite memories have been the times I have spent with the members of Club Book Cove and the Delta Decanters. I have also really enjoyed the music series in the summer at Island Camp — such a wonderful environment to meet and catch up with my neighbors.
What inspired you to move to Delta Coves?
What do you think makes Delta Coves a great community?
The scenery is amazing, but the people are what make it a great overall community.
What is your favorite book or book genre?
What makes a good wine to you?
I tend to have a Bordeaux palette. I like wine that pairs well with food, but can also be enjoyed on its own.
How can a neighbor become involved in wine or book club?
You can email me directly. Also, for book club you can find Club Book Cove on the ‘BookClubs’ app for the latest updates, selections, to make suggestions, and the discussion guide for what we’re currently reading. For the wine club (Delta Decanters), we don’t have an app, but we post updates on the official Delta Coves Facebook page with details and instructions on how to participate — so keep an eye out for those.
What is it about the clubs that you enjoy the most?
I enjoy getting to know and spending time with my neighbors. It makes it easier to connect when people can come together around things they enjoy and have in common.
But most of all, I have to say I don’t organize these clubs alone. I have been able to make friends with very wonderful and talented women including Mariann McGee and Min Park who co-organize wine club with me and Mika Smith who co-organizes book club with me. I couldn’t do it without them.
Do you have a favorite community event?
So far, the music series in the summer is my favorite.
Any thoughts on encouraging neighbors to become community leaders?
Being a community leader and bringing folks together goes a long way toward creating a neighborhood where people support one another and resolve differences in a more effective manner, even when the events are offline. Do what you can when you can — even if it’s quarterly — and you don’t have to run a club to be a community leader. Just be someone who cares, helps, and shows up. We’re better together.
What are your favorite water activities?
I enjoyed kayaking back in New England. I haven’t gotten to it here yet, but hopefully soon.