Occupation & Company Name/Location
What are you most passionate about contributing to our mission?
Share a fun fact about yourself / What’s one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out?
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?
What are you most excited about for the future of Social Sabby?
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
What’s the best quality that someone can have?
How do you want to be remembered?
Occupation & Company Name/Location
Vice-President/ Treasurer for Social Sabby | Marketing Consultant | Author
What initially drew you to Social Sabby?
Initially, Social Sabby was very appealing because it was so different from the work I was used to in a corporate office setting. I remember it not feeling like work because I was having so much fun with all of the children. What made me want to be more involved, was talking with the parents of the children we worked with, who reinforced how important Social Sabby was to their child(ren).
What unique perspective do you bring to the board?
I am in a unique position as a member of this team because I have experience working directly with the children and understanding their needs, but I also work behind the scenes running the organization. Having this dual role helps to keep me grounded in our mission, never forgetting why Kevin started Social Sabby all those years ago.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?
Go with the flow! If I have learned anything over the years, it is to follow the natural course of my life instead of trying to go against the current. The more I adopt this perspective, the more easily things seem to fall into place.
What are you most excited about for the future of Social Sabby?
Everything! We have so many ideas and avenues to explore. I am excited that we are just scratching the surface with so much room to grow.
Share a fun fact about yourself / What’s one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out?
I lived in NYC for 10 years, giving me the unofficial ability to call myself a NYer. I moved there after high school with dreams of becoming an accessories designer. A close call with an industrial sander where I almost lost a finger changed my mind.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
A good steak, creamed spinach, and parmesan truffle fries
What’s the best quality that someone can have?
Integrity. When people do the right thing when no one is looking, it is a true testament to their character.
What is your favorite quote?
‘”Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.”
How do you want to be remembered?
I hope to be remembered as someone who cared for and helped others. I hope to make a difference in other people’s lives, and I hope that when my children are adults and look back, they remember their childhood fondly and are proud that I am their mother.
Occupation & Company Name/Location
National Sales Manager for Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Specialty Metals, Inc.
What initially drew you to Social Sabby?
The incredible impact Kevin made on Sabby’s life through his mentoring and friendship.
What are you most passionate about contributing to our mission?
Providing parents with a supportive community for both their children and themselves, ensuring they don’t feel isolated while raising a child with Autism.
What unique perspective do you bring to the board?
Raising a child with Autism has been a journey filled with many transitions, especially as Sab has grown into the man he is today. Additionally, witnessing firsthand the strength and benefits of deliberate mentorship and the profound impact it has had on his quality of life and social interactions.
Share a fun fact about yourself / What’s one thing people don’t know about you that they would be surprised to find out?
I attended a 50-hour training to be certified as a Stephen Minister and volunteered as such for several years. Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. It was very gratifying being able to walk difficult paths with the individuals I was involved with and to be a source of strength at these moments in their life.
What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?
Read more books!
What are you most excited about for the future of Social Sabby?
I’m excited to witness Social Sabby’s expansion into new communities, allowing more people to experience its remarkable impact.
If you were stranded on a desert island, what 3 things would you bring?
A volleyball, a fed ex package, and Matches – (I may have stolen two ideas from a movie sorry.
What’s the best advice that you’ve ever received?
God actually does give us more than we can handle many times in our lives, but it’s those times that he connects us with the special people in our lives to help carry us through.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pizza
What would be the title of your autobiography?
Buckle up baby!
What’s the best quality that someone can have?
Integrity – Do what you say and say what you do.
What is your favorite quote?
“You have to be the person that asks before you can be the person that knows.” ~ Skip Zona
Yes I said that….to my son Nathan many times. I didn’t hear it from anyone but learned it from my own experiences. I think it sends a strong message that there is always a lesson to be learned and people are our greatest resource for answers.
How do you want to be remembered?
For making an impact in the life of others.
