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Years as Ice Crew Member: 5
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Director of Figure Skating School/Coach

What do you like most about being an Ice Crew Member?: What I enjoy MOST of being an ICE CREW member is the charity events, the fans, skaing at the UNITED CENTER ICE and the GREAT FRIENDS I have made in the last five years. Oh, yeah one more thing! Watching the game from the glass! It's so exciting!

Do you have any special talents/interests?: Yes, I have many. I am very creative and I love drawing, painting, and traveling! I also enjoy working out. I always make that part of my day. I have found that Brikram Yoga always helps with stressful days too.

What is your dream car?: 911 Porsche, definitely in WHITE

Three attributes that describe you: Ambitious, Energetic, Opinionated (yes, which my sister always reminds me of) Fun Loving, Athletic. Did I also mention very SMART TOO?

Something your fellow Ice Girls don't know about you: Well, the other two vets Yanina and Jennie pretty much know a lot about me. However, I do konw that they dont know along with the rookies that I have eaten lamb brains. I know; it sounds gross (actually it wasn't too bad, it was a bet ... which I WON!) Most people tell me I should try out for Survivor or Fear Factor.

Favorite movie/actress/actor): My favorite movie is Sweet Home Alabama. My favorite actress is Reese Witherspoon. My favorite actor is Matthew McConaughey.

Who/what makes you laugh the most?: Bobby, honestly that is why he is my BEST FRIEND for LIFE! What makes me laugh the most, is when you leave out of town and you get back and you have 25 new voice mails, 100 new emails ... what ever happened when we didn't have any of this, before? I think our lives were less stress! That's why I just laugh!

If you walked into a Karaoke bar, what would you sing? What WOULD I sing, or should I say I already do anytime we DO karaoke. All my girlfriends know very well it would be the greatest hit ever, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot." Really, everyone needs to come and see, I really bring the house down with that song!!! I love it!

What beauty product could you not live without?: NEVER, NEVER EVER, do I leave home without it! Lipgloss and mascara!

What was your most embarassing moment?: I usually don't get easily embarassed. I don't let those moments get to me too much. However, I would have to say my most recent embarassing moment was last year at the United Center during Shoot the Puck. I was showing off some tricks (as I always do), my blade caught a divot in the ice and down I went! Did I mention I just finished bragging to my fellow teammates that I never fell in front of any Blackhawk fans? Yep, down I went, in front of our fans. Not to mention, we were wearing the skirts too! Oh well, it's part of being an Ice Crew, the crowd loved it, not to mention I got back up quickly, smiled proudly and curtsied to the fans. I had a whole cheering section. It was the greatest!

What is your favorite thing about the United Center?: My most favorite thing about the United Center is working for an NHL organization. Also, skating in front of thousands of fans!