– What does your work at the library involve?
I am lucky to lead this passionate, dedicated and creative library team, and I have a particular focus on the delivery of library services to our customers. I absolutely love books but I also really love the programs, and warm inviting spaces we have to offer our community.
– Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I play the guitar (not all that well, but I’m still claiming it).
– What is your favourite cuisine?
I love Calabrese cooking and have discovered the secret – cheese (lots) and love.
– Who is your biggest inspiration?
I am inspired by different people for different reasons. As a lover of the arts, great performers – classical and contemporary always bring me joy. However, more importantly I gain inspiration from those that leave a positive imprint on the world every day, in both small and big ways. The everyday heroes!
– If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?
Secret family recipe for Pasta e fagioli – my husband reckons it is worthy of a ‘real’ Italian.
– If you were Prime Minister for a day, what would be the first thing you would do?
Allocate lots of funding to libraries!
– What are you most looking forward to when lockdown ends?
We are going to join all the other Aussies who have recently invested in campervans on the road to some idyllic beach destination and dive into the surf. Can’t wait.
– Why are libraries so important for the community?
Your library card is your ticket to endless possibilities. Find things out, spend some time, meet with friends, enjoy free entertainment, do a class, do some work – what other free community space offers all that? Libraries provide essential free and welcoming spaces for all people to gather, learn and grow. The people that staff libraries are dedicated to the welfare of community and driven with a passion to create lifelong learning opportunities for all people – with lots of fun along the way.
– What do you love about the Casey/Cardinia community?
I’m a local and also grew up here – I have returned to this region to enjoy the beautiful landscapes, great schools, and work with the Casey/Cardinia community. I meet lots of wonderful families and individuals through my work, local activities and through my daughter’s school. The people in this region are friendly – and diverse. This growing region is so interesting and rewarding to be a part of.
– Anchovies on pizza: yes or no?
NO.
