February 9, 2023

Board of Regents

Birthplace: Geneva, Illinois

Where did you go to college?
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Have you lived in any other cities or countries? If so, where?
Boston and Washington, D.C.

Where do you currently work? Tell us about your current role.
Katten & Temple, LLP. I’m a partner in our law firm.

What are your passions or hobbies outside of work?
Watching my three boys play hockey and playing golf with my boys.

When you were in high school, what were your favorite activities outside the classroom?
Student government and working part-time in a law firm.

What is your favorite place to travel to? What do you like to do there?
Tuscany, I like biking and drinking wine.

Who is the person who made the greatest impact on your life growing up? How did they help shape you?
My mom and dad. My dad has a positive outlook on life and gave me a moral compass. My mom taught me the value of education and grace.

How did you get connected to Mercy Home?
Susan Flood, a good friend from college, invited me to a Graduates’ Luncheon many years ago.

Why is the mission of Mercy Home important to you?
Because Mercy Home positively changes kids’ lives. Kids are not responsible for the situations they find themselves in and sometimes help outside the family is needed to nourish youth, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. The positive support for the kids has far-reaching impact on other family, community, and the kids’ future, both professionally and personally.

What do you consider to be your proudest accomplishment?
Being a mom of three boys.

What would you like your legacy at Mercy Home to be?
That I was passionate about the mission and supported Mercy Home as best I could.