OCCUPATION: Global HIV and Newborn Health Researcher for the Macha Research Trust
WHEN/HOW YOU STARTED SKATING: I began skating with Figure Skating in Harlem, in the early 90s at Lasker Rink, where they exclusively played Whitney Houston songs from the “Bodyguard.” (and I will always love yoooooooou!)
WHEN/HOW YOU STARTED SKATING SYNCHRO: We did a lot of group numbers at FSH and joining a synchro team in college seemed like a natural way to keep skating with a team. I kept synchro skating through grad school and I haven’t gone back to solo skating since!
FAVORITE SKATERS: Michelle Kwan, Debi Thomas
FAVORITE SKATING MEMORY: Performing in a show at Chelsea Piers with half of my dress on backwards 
CURRENT SKATING GOALS: Learn more ice dances to improve edges and footwork.
FAVORITE HELEN BAKED GOOD: Carrot chocolate brownies. which are amazing! and she won’t give me the recipe!