I came from a big family (12 kids), grew up on Cape Cod, and pretty much always knew I'd end up living in greater Boston. I went to Colby College in Maine, studied psychology and human development, and moved after graduation (in the mid-1980s) to Somerville, then Cambridge, and now beautiful Medford. I have no intention of leaving. After getting an MSW in 1988, I began working with children and families as a clinical social worker. Since 1993, I've directed a school program for kids with emotional issues. I love my job, but appreciate my gig at Something About the Women as something totally different from what I do during the work week!

My connection to SATW began in the early 1990s when I was a regular listener to the show. A couple of years back, a college friend (who knew I always secretly wanted to become a DJ) heard that SATW was looking to expand the collective of hosts, and much to my amazement, I got trained and joined the show in 2003. Since I was a kid, I've loved radio - music, talk, news, features, sports - college, commercial, community, you name it. Getting to be a host for this show was a spectacular stroke of good fortune. I love the "freeform" format of WMFO, and focusing on music by women artists is close to my heart and my politics. When I host the show, I do a feature called a "Six Pack," in which I play six songs either by one artist or connected to one theme... and listener suggestions are always welcome!

In addition to radio, I enjoy music from the perspective of a singer, and as someone who has a knack for remembering lyrics to many songs and most advertising jingles. I'm also into being married in Massachusetts, my dogs, the Red Sox, social justice activism, my small faith community (Dignity/Boston), movies, time spent with friends, the Food Network, and my bike! I am a cycling enthusiast and will again participate in the Mass Red Ribbon Ride across Massachusetts in August.

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