Michele lives in a northern suburb of New York, but is a California girl at heart.  She is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking, biking, taking long walks on the beach, playing golf, swimming in lakes, and watching beautiful sunsets.  Michele loves dogs, especially Golden Retrievers. She and her dog, Casper, are a certified pet therapy team with Hudson Valley Paws For A Cause. Michele is also an active volunteer with  Golden Retriever Rescue Inc. of NJ. Michele has fully embraced this next chapter of her life and looks forward to sharing her passions and adventures with family & friends.