I was born and raised in beautiful Amherst, Massachusetts. My mother is an Amherst native as well which has given me an amazing understanding of all the Pioneer Valley has to offer. I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2001 with a B.A. in Theater, where my father was a professor for over 30 years in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department. During my childhood and early adult life, I worked at my family’s popular breakfast and lunch spot in...