What is your Background and How did it all start?

Born and raised in Albany. Graduated from Albany High School. Has worked 31 years for THA Maintenance.

What inspired you to get into your line of work?

Worked for BBL Construction restoring historical buildings. Always enjoyed fixing things decided to do it for a living until I retire.

What do you ENJOY MOST ABOUT YOUR POSITION AT THA?

Love the atmosphere, helping senior residents and my coworkers whom I work alongside and able to mentor and teach.

What do you want people to know about you?

Passion for cooking, travelling and enjoying life with friends and family.

What do you look for in future employees?

It’s simple. Don’t come in like you are not going to work or do certain things. Stay off the phone, show up and have a good work ethic.

If you could meet anyone from the past or present, who would it be? And why?

My mother and father to talk to and laugh. I would love to see my father dance and mom listen to BB King who was her favorite.

A key female figure to your professional or personal development / career path – and why:

I’ve always worked with men, I would like to see changes in equal pay and more opportunities for women. Treat people how you want to be treated.

Favorite Quote:

 “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

What would you say to your younger self?

I would say to “Wild Etta”, you came a long way.

THA Staff and Board would like to remind women in our

THA Neighborhoods Community

and within Troy Housing Authority;

your trailblazing contributions and everyday presence makes us all better.

YOU ARE APPRECIATED