How long have you lived in Connecticut?

I am a life long resident of CT. I was raised in Wallingford, moving to Cheshire in 1993, which is where I still reside today!

What makes you happy?

Being at home with family, cooking a nice meal, sharing a bottle of wine, and catching up on life; the good, the bad, and the ugly!

What is your favorite time of year?

Fall is my favorite! Pumpkin everything, beautiful New England foliage, time for the leather boots, and, of course my favorite holiday that launches the most festive time of year, Thanksgiving!! It is not a coincidence that it also launches the need for my annual January diet!

What is your best quality or strength?

When I see a problem, I initially believe with every fiber of my being that I can fix it! I’ve certainly been wrong about that (a time or two ) but I don’t give up easy!

What is your favorite sports team?

Anything Pittsburgh! After growing up with parents from that area who are avid sports fans, it just gets in your blood. Also, anything UConn, go Huskies!

What is a little known fact about yourself?

I have a balloon phobia! When I was selling real estate, I would bring one of my kids to the Calcagni office to blow up the helium balloons for my open houses. To the agents in my office: “I will support you wholeheartedly and in any way that I can…..except I won’t blow up balloons for you, EVER!”