Age: 38
Occupation: Executive director, Faith in Action
Residence: Belvidere, at least until our daughter graduates from high school
Hometown: Peoria
Family: Husband, Joe; daughter, Sydney, 17
Education: Bachelor's degree from Bradley University (magna cum laude); juris doctor from Southern Illinois University
Favorite McHenry County restaurant? Café 20 in Marengo
Favorite movie? "Braveheart"
One word that describes you? Tenacious

What is your job and what makes you so good at it?

I am currently the executive director at Faith in Action of McHenry County. This wonderful not-for-profit organization provides no-cost services such as transportation, friendly visits, light yard work and minor home repairs to seniors, age 60 and older, who live at home or with a loved one in McHenry County or Sun City. Our mission is to help each person maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life for as long and as safely as possible.