FOOD PATRONUS | Chips + Salsa: encourages sharing + fun at parties.

EDUCATION | I attended Niagara University for Hospitality Management + Spanish.

BACKGROUND CHECK | I grew up in upstate New York. I fell in love with cooking + hospitality at a young age. I had two big dreams as a kid: be on SNL or own restaurants. They're the same dreams I have now, just waiting to hear from Lorne...

My first food service job was at Dunkin Donuts at 15. I managed a fro-yo shop in my hometown at 17 and haven't looked back!

After college, I landed a job with Hyatt's Corporate Management Trainee program, which brought me to the Driskill Hotel in Austin. I fell in love with historic and boutique hotels, and worked with the Andaz brand in both West Hollywood and Scottsdale, bringing me back to Austin in March 2020. I worked as General Manager for both MML and Tatsu-ya properties before starting with New Waterloo HQ in 2023. I was able to help several NW properties in Austin, Aspen + Fredericksburg. I re-joined NW as the GM of La Condesa in May 2026 and couldn't be happier!

HOSPITALITY PHILOSOPHY | Respect everyone. Learn their stories. You never know how a simple conversation can impact someone's life positively. Don't take yourself too seriously on the way.

FAVE THING ABOUT NW | All people are encouraged to show up authentically each day.

SUPER POWERS | Bringing up my cat in every conversation and trying to make people laugh through corny ice breakers/improv games.