Born on March 21, 1982 in Paterson NJ is when my journey began to what I have become today. Much of who I am can only be true to my heroes in my life, my mother and father. I am lucky to come from a strong Italian family background where family and faith comes first. Not only was going to school mandatory but so was Sunday mass with my family, something that I hold very dear to myself. Many kids growing up lose their faith and shy away from God, but I can say that throughout my life my family and faith has carried me through thick and thin, and has made me who I am today.