I am happily living and working in Monrovia. I founded my veterinary hospital on Foothill Boulevard in 1996.
After volunteering with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for a few years, I found my true calling as a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Monrovia. It is my great honor to serve as President of the greatest group of fun-loving, socially-conscious do-gooders in the world!
I am a pet parent of one dog currently and an unspecified number of cats. I live in the foothills and am treated to regular visits from deer, bear, coyotes, bobcats, etc. I love them all – even the skunks.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My mother and I moved to California when I was young. She passed in 2016.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I am a veterinarian and I passionately love and care for my patients and their pet parents. I am fortunate to be rewarded every day by doggy slobbers, kitty purrs and clients’ thanks. Veterinary medicine is a partnership between the veterinarian and the pet parent/client. We need each other to provide the best care possible for each patient. There is not a day that I do not feel good about the day – even if my heart was broken.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Bella Sera, Basin 141, 38 Degrees
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Since 1987 – don’t make me do the math 😧
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mary Ann Lutz
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Budapest, Hungary – beautiful city, lovely polite residents, fantastic food and I speak the language
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Princess Bride and Walking Dead
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Stop taking everything so seriously- most of the things we stress about now will not count in a short time.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Honestly, have time to read all my books.
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Anything on KUSC Classical Radio 91.5
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Krikorian Theatre and Ted Goldbeck – they were so kind to non-profits, supplying a location for events.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Barack and Michelle Obama – churro waffle with ice cream!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
People who live in Monrovia love and care for this town. Monrovia feels like a community, not just someplace to sleep at night.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully retired or semi-retired, but still living in Monrovia. I will NEVER leave!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I have to stay busy. If I am watching a show, I either work out or knit. Yes, I know, a little OCD!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Sequoias – hiking and finding a magical meadow with the most amazing colors and light.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
May – Monrovia’s and my birthday. Halloween! The first – full of possibilities!
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Chocolate coated European marzipan- always a 10!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The Rotary Club Four Way Test – our standards of conduct
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Sandalwood, chocolate – it’s a smell, right
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Monrovia, dogs , cats
