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Originally from Southern California, I moved to San Francisco over thirty years ago. Having finished undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara in history, I came to San Francisco to attend Golden Gate University for graduate school, whereupon I received my MA in International Affairs.My professional experience began in real estate investment banking at Wells Fargo Bank. It was in this position as a Loan Administrator that I came in close contact with my escrow counterparts. Later, I changed course in my professional development for the title insurance industry.I became an Escrow Assistant where I learned the rapid pace of real estate transactions. Through my daily interactions with real estate agents and lenders I became familiar with the escrow processes. I then moved into the title side of the industry. I began as an Examiner by locating and researching properties in San Francisco later to become a Title Officer. I returned to the title insurance industry as a Sales Representative for First American Title Insurance. The decision to choose Greenhill & Co. for my career is that it is a company based on strength and integrity. It is the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking. I support a team of investment bankers who provide advisory and financing services that capitalize on today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's challenges.My varied experiences in the real estate industry have come full circle, that stretches from underwriting policies, escrow coordination to sales, commercial property management and now administrative support to investment bankers.I balance my daily business life with nightly reading of historical biographies and current events. When I have the luxury of time on my side, I like to feed my creative appetite by spending time painting abstract art with acrylic paint on canvas. Please note: The views expressed here reflect only my personal views and are not the views of my employer.