I'm incredibly honored to have been selected as a model for Rock Your Style 2026, and I'll be walking in memory of one of the most important people in my life, my Dad, who passed away from Lymphoma in June of 2024.
Losing my dad to cancer changed me in ways too difficult to put into words. Having an opportunity to honor him through an event that helps other families facing this disease means more to me than I can say. My dad was a source of strength, love and guidance in my life, and so much of who I am today was shaped by him.
Working in oncology, I'm reminded every day that behind every cancer diagnosis is a family walking the journey alongside someone they love. When I step onto that runway, I'll be walking for my Dad, carrying his memory and his strength with me, and hoping that in some small way I can help another family feel supported during one of the most difficult times of their lives.
A little about me: I'm a Capital Region native and currently live in Delmar. I'm the proud mom of two grown children, Patrick and Kaitlyn, and a certified group fitness trainer who coaches at PWR Albany as well as private clients. Fitness has always been about more than the workout for me; it's about building strength that carries over into everything else in life. When I'm not at work or in the gym myself, you'll find me giving back, enjoying the outdoors and sunshine and making memories with the people I love, Brian and our pups, Sadie and Winston.
My motto is Live Strong, Love Big and Make it Count, and that's exactly what I intend to do on this runway.
This walk is for you, Dad. Thank you for supporting my campaign and helping other families feel the same strength and support my father gave me.
