Bay area sports (Giants, 49ers & Warriors). Being born and raised in Daly City, I was exposed to SF sports at a young age and grew up loving every Bay Area team!
Traveling anywhere tropical – Bali and Tahiti are on the top of my list of places to visit. And everyone around me knows how big of a Denver Broncos and San Francisco Giants fan I am!
Keeping busy and staying active is a great way for me to relax and clear my head. I love a good workout during the week, and on the weekends it’s all about taking advantage of California – snow or water skiing depending on the season, hiking, and dirt or mountain bike riding. I can’t get enough.
I’m really into pub trivia, Trivia Night. I love Jeopardy too. When I watch I’m constantly answering the questions and my friends ask, “How or why do you know that?”
I love music. Playing music, going to shows, listening to and talking about music. It was a huge part of my life before Principal Builders and still continues to be.
If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
Marine wildlife conservationist and environmental activist Captain Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has always been someone I would like to meet. Our planet needs so much help and he’s out there actively fighting for it on the front line.
What is something that people don’t know about you?
I used to work with Principal Builders for many years as a subcontractor at Design Workshop. I eventually joined Principal Builders because I enjoyed working with the staff so much!
Outside of work, what are you passionate about personally? Is there something that you really enjoy/can’t stop talking about?
In my free time you will find me painting, mostly exploring gouache but also occasionally dabbling in watercolor. Mughal motifs and any kind of pattern are my favorite subject matter – you could say I have a keen eye for detail.
What are your 3 favorite Bay Area places/activities/things?
It’s only logical that I enjoy home organization (and making spaces pretty). Of course spending time with my two little girls. They are also my favorite things! Activity-wise, I enjoy watching the Giants play at Oracle Park, visiting the Palace of Fine Arts, and being on the water in the Bay.
If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
I love science so it would have to be Nikola Tesla. He was a physicist, inventor, mechanical & electrical engineer and was a major contributor to the birth of commercial electricity, along with so much more. He was a celebrity in his day and one of the greatest inventors in history.
Hands down – my family. From my parents, my siblings and their families, to my husband and our children. It warms my heart like nothing else to spend time with them.
When I am not at work, my first choice is to spend time with my two boys. They are my everything. Mountain biking, back packing, and fishing are my favorite hobbies. When I’m doing any of those things, its as if time stands still. I forget about everything to do with the everyday hustle and bustle. Getting to do this with my family, is like the icing on the cake.
I try and take advantage of any opportunity to hear music and see art throughout the Bay Area. But one thing I think is special is being on the 50th floor of a tower to experience an Oakland Hills’ sunrise. It’s truly magnificent.
I would go scuba diving and free diving every day if I could – but only in warm, clear, tropical oceans with many fish and reefs. Spending an hour under water at 60 feet below the surface is like being on a different planet.
If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive), who would it be and why?
Klay Thompson from the Warriors is my player. I could see us hanging out for an afternoon. Maybe sailing the bay, talking hoops and chilling. He just seems like such a down-to-earth and hilarious guy.
What has been the most interesting city you have been to?
I love New York City. I love the view from the top of the Empire State Building, walking around Central Park and also deep-sea fishing off of Staten Island. Plus it’s always nice to hang out with my brother who lives in Brooklyn.
Outside of work, what are you passionate about personally?
When I’m not on the job site or in the office, you can find me exploring hiking trails in the Marin Headlands or on Mt. Tam, taking in an international rugby match, or seeking the best kid-friendly restaurants for my two toddlers.
If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
Drinking tea and reading a good book is one of my favorite ways to relax, so I would probably say Queen Elizabeth. But mostly because I would love to have tea at Buckingham Palace!
Swimming in the Bay – no wetsuits allowed! A bike ride into Marin. Paradise loop in particular, or to a brewery in Fairfax. And Zeitgesit for a Bloody Mary and a game of Cribbage.
If you could meet any celebrity (dead or alive) who would it be?
Charles Barkley. I loved watching his basketball career evolve from college at Auburn University, and I was a huge fan of when he played in the NBA. Now I enjoy watching him as an analyst for the NBA. I never know what he is going to say.
Outside of work, what are you passionate about personally? Is there something that you really enjoy or can’t stop talking about?
I spend way too much time talking about my dog Sadie. If she gets brought up in conversation, I will absolutely show you a million pictures and videos whether you asked for them or not.
What has been the most interesting city you have been to?
Sun Valley, Idaho. I love the outdoors; there is killer skiing and a great scene for fishing and hunting. There are also some of the most gorgeous homes there that I’ve ever seen. I’d love to go back.
What has been the most interesting city you have been to?
The most interesting place I’ve ever visited was Assisi, Italy. There’s nothing quite like the combination of Italian food, wine, art and architecture in one city.
