My passions are balanced between fashion, art, reading, exercise, my friends and family, and New York City. It has so much to offer with its musicals and independent dramas on Broadway and great music - especially jazz. I enjoy going to concerts. I also appreciate our collection of some of the greatest restaurants in the world. I like trying new up-and-coming places, especially those that are ethnic, such as sushi and Indian. People see that I am driven to succeed professionally and that I work hard; I also work at personal growth and development each day. I strive to make myself a better person by thinking beyond myself. People do not immediately see my inner or "quiet" strength. I feel fortunate to be able to point to a number of people who have helped guide my career and life, such as mentors and friends. I have an accumulation of experiences over the years that guided and supported me, but the one person who has influenced me most is my father. Spanish is not my first language, but I use it a lot in my profession; I’m working at acheiving native proficiency, so most of what I read is instructional/career-related books that are written in Spanish. I enjoy exercise and taking classes at the gym. I occasionally like to switch things up and will swim now and then. I also love Manhattan for its great restaurants and theatre, and spending time with friends