Place of Birth: Orsogna, Italy

Italian Heritage: Orsogna, Chieti, Abruzzo

Significant Life / Work Experience: Homemaker, wife, mother of 6, co-owner of Mother Nature's Natural Food Store for 25 years, active participant in the public debate over controversial issues via talk radio and letters to newspaper, church activities including choir and religious education, evangelist for the Roman Catholic Faith.

History with VICA: Board Member and Treasurer