My Love Story

I’ve spent my life on the relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding of human behavior. I have always been fascinated by how relationships work, and why they fail. Be it academic, personal, or existential, a strong drive to grow has afforded me a unique set of life experiences that make me a discerning Matchmaker.

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 I took an early fascination with matters of the heart—you could frequently find me watching Sex and The City (without my parents' permission) and brainstorming ideal partners for single relatives. When I started dating as a teenager, it was paramount that I use these experiences to determine what I was looking for in a partner. I examined my successes and failures. I identified patterns that hampered my relationships so I could extricate myself from them; I looked inward, and endeavored to understand what I wanted, but more importantly why I wanted it. I underwent devastation, heartbreak, and loneliness, but also gained extraordinary insight.

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One month before my 25th birthday, finishing my Masters degree overseas and preparing to return to home to the U.S. to focus on my career, I had a "meet-cute" with my now-husband one lazy Sunday afternoon. He entered my line of vision when romance was the last thing on my mind (I was ordering takeout and he was squeezing fresh lime juice behind the bar). Two days later we went on our first date and realized we shared the same vision for life. But the challenges our relationship presented—geographic, cultural, bureaucratic—were manifold. Had I not had cultivated a strong sense of self and values, I might not have been brave enough to fight for real love when I found it. We spent a year apart, visiting each other and our families. He finally moved to the United States, and after nearly ten years of marriage we are living out our dreams in Saratoga Springs, New York, building our life nestled between the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. 

I’m not suggesting that your story should look like mine. I share it in hopes of elucidating the position I'm in to provide guidance on matters of the heart and the self. I’ve also learned so much from the many successful relationships in my life, including dear friends and relatives, particularly my parents who will soon be celebrating 40 years of marriage.

While I've got enough dating experience for a lifetime, I also have spent ample time alone, and developed a full life and identity that didn't hinge on romance but my friendships and passions. I believe this kind of self-belief is essential to finding "your person", and I can help you uncover it.

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Prior to Matchmaking I worked as a Writer & Researcher across various NGOs in NYC, Boston, and Washington D.C. I have a BA in Psychology & Hispanic Studies from Boston College and MA in Conflict Resolution & Diplomacy from Reichman University. After giving birth to my first child during the pandemic, I left the workforce. Upon returning I wanted to make use of the insight and emotional intelligence I developed from a young age. I began to realize that I was frequently supporting my own loved ones through their dating and relationship trials. What I noticed was troubling, in the sense that dating seemed to be harder than ever, but I also felt satisfaction in being a beacon of support. I looked into Dating Coaching, found out about Matchmaking and the Global Love Institute and received my certification. Today I am thrilled to be collaborating with wonderful clients, providing guidance, support, safety and a path to real, long-lasting connections. 

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