Star Sign: Taurus -- 100%!!!

Year Hired: 2003

Dream Interview: Living or Dead: Dr. Condoleezza Rice; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

First TV appearance: 1997 KSNT-TV Topeka, Kansas -- Washington D.C. Correspondent

First Story: Marriage Tax Proposal in Congress

Why I am a journalist: To make a difference in people's every day lives by educating them on the big and small stories that affect us all -- both locally and globally.

Hidden Talent: Sketching and interior decorating

Hometown: Lake Grove, New York (Long Island)

Height: 5'5 1/2"

Number of siblings: 3 (two older brothers and a younger sister)

Number of pets: 2 dogs

Favorite sports team: I'm a Philly girl now -- The Eagles of course!!!

Favorite author: All three Bronte' sisters

Favorite vacation spot: Anywhere my entire family is.

Most memorable interview: Dennis Williams - released from Death Row after nearly 20 years. Originally convicted as part of Ford Heights Four case in Chicago.

Favorite Program: Late Show with David Letterman

Role model: Diane Sawyer, Judy Woodruff

Dream Job: Professional figure skater

Alma Mater: State University of New York at Albany (Undergrad); Medill/Northwestern University (Masters)

Birthday: May 10

Hobbies: writing, decorating, drawing, and fitness

Favorite food: Latin Fare and Sushi