My passion for etiquette began more than a decade ago when my husband and I were planning our wedding.

After getting engaged at the age of 22, I had a number of wedding etiquette questions on my mind. So, I purchased my first etiquette book thinking that I would use it to get some quick answers.

Little did I know, it would be the first of countless books on etiquette, protocol, and emotional intelligence that I would read cover to cover. In addition to my personal studies.

I grew to appreciate the many different ways we can learn manners, such as what I learned about good sportsmanship, grace under pressure, and resilience from my time as a competitive ice dancer.

 I graduated with merit from The English Manner and Beaumont Etiquette’s Train the Trainer Grade One and Grade Two Programs.

After earning my Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Villanova University, I was a TV news reporter and anchor for an NBC station in New York. I then moved to Washington, D.C., where I attended The George Washington University Law School.

As an attorney, I’ve worked in a large corporate law firm as well as in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government, including the West Wing of the White House. I also served in a senior leadership position at a national nonprofit.

As an attorney, I’ve worked in a large corporate law firm as well as in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of the federal government, including the West Wing of the White House. I also served in a senior leadership position at a national nonprofit. My knowledge of business etiquette helped me more persuasively convey my ideas and arguments, and my dining skills were honed after many, many meals with colleagues and friends.

Originally from New England, I now live in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. with my husband of ten years (time flies!). In addition to my roles as a lawyer, my husband, a real estate entrepreneur, and I, have renovated many properties together. My favorites have been the historic ones. We’re now on historic reno #3 - this time in Georgetown!