My Love Story

I’ve spent my life on the pursuit of knowledge and understanding of human behavior and the self. 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 my experiences to determine what I was looking for in a partner. I examined my successes and failures. I identified repeated faulty patterns. I looked inward, and sought 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. 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 more than ten years of marriage, we are building our dream life, along with two children, nestled between the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. 

I’m not suggesting that your story should look like mine. I share it to elucidate my perspective in matters of the heart. 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 that didn't hinge on romance but self-discovery, friendships and passions. I believe a strong identity is essential to finding "your person" and making it work.

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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 an MA in Conflict Resolution & Diplomacy from Reichmann University. After giving birth to my first child during the pandemic, I left the workforce. Upon return, I wanted to make use of the insight and emotional intelligence developed from a young age. I realized that I was frequently supporting my 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 giving guidance. I looked into Dating Coaching, found out about The Global Love Institute and got my certification. Today I am thrilled to be collaborating with wonderful clients, providing wisdom, support, safety and a path to real, long-lasting love. 

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