On June 26, 2010 I became the first America’s Mrs. during a wonderful event at the America’s Miss Pageant.  What a blessing to be able to represent the nation during my reign, making appearances throughout the United States while representing the America’s Miss Organization. 

       I take this role to heart, and pump positive energy into my platform “Healthy, Happy, and Wise,” a program designed to empower our youth to live heart-healthy, and to encourage students to avoid substance abuse and destructive decisions.  I never miss a beat when setting my mission into action as an East Windsor Substance Abuse Commission member and having raised funds for non-profit organizations of over $30,000.  I continue to work this year and have already raised over $15,000 for non-profit organizations, over $5,000 for non-profit organizations for which my pageant sisters support.  I have founded and volunteered my time as the director of the Mr. and Miss Next Level Youth Pageant for underprivileged youth who would otherwise not be able to afford the experience where, through fundraising efforts, college scholarships will be awarded.   

     It is an honor and privilege to be an official spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Annual “Start! Walk” Committee and “Go Red” movement, a member of AHA’s Executive Committee and having implemented AHA sponsorship as a core program at my company, Church & Dwight.  In 2008, I received the Shining Star award for volunteerism, East Windsor Proxlomation, Hightstown Spirit Award, Mercer County Freeholder’s Honors Award, East Orange Commendation and was nominated for Woman of the Year for the American Heart Association, to name a few. 

       I am a certified public speaker and longstanding public servant, and know the pulse of the people, having served as homeowner’s association President, and having been elected three times to the State of NJ Democratic Committee and I also work closely with my Mayor on the Spotlight East Windsor television show.

       This past Spring I held a fundraiser to benefit The Starlight Children's Foundation, raising over $600 to help purchase a Wii Fun Station for hospitalized children to help them cope with the fear of undergoing surgery and short and long time care.  I look forward to working with the foundation during my year of reign.

       What makes me “tick” is the love of my husband of 22 years, John, and our 21-year-old son, Marcus a rising senior in college. It is my goal to continually demonstrate that women can have it all - it just takes a lot of heart!