My first link to Patch was in December 2010 and I've had my photo stories included in the Mineola edition followed by Port Washington, East Meadow, Glen Cove, New Hyde Park, Farmingdale,Massapequa, Levittown,Plainview and Garden City Patch. My photos are shared by Patch editors across the nation.  I have a Masters degree in visual arts - photojournalism and enjoy capturing the spirit of my community with my camera. My photos focusing on Long Island have appeared in Newsday, assorted national media websites, calendars, magazines and local community newspapers. My travel and weather photos are included in the web collections of USATODAY and the Baltimore Sun. Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and Long Island Press Club - Member - National League of American Pen Women.