Occupation:
Singer, Voice Instructor, Executive Assistant for the St Louis affiliate of a super regional bank
What are you most looking forward to doing/seeing/experiencing in Israel?
I am most excited about meeting the people and experiencing all of the wonderful history in this most holy place.
Who are you meeting in Israel and what is their role/profession?
Robin Weisel-Capsouto, Soprano and voice instructor, She has over 40 years of experience both performing and teaching voice. She is also one of the founding members of the New Israel Opera as well as having performed under the batons of many leading conductors, including Leonard Bernstein.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I enjoy needle pointing, gardening, walking/running, and reading.
What are you doing to prepare for this experience?
To prepare for our trip, I have read several books on Israel, attended the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest Diplomatic Conference for Young Professionals, attended a class on the interpersonal relationships between the different faction in the middle east, attended a presentation by AIPAC or the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and I have also taken a crash Hebrew reading class.
Favorite food
I love any type of fruit
Favorite Movie
Currently the movie version of Mamma Mia.
Something interesting/unique about yourself?
By the time I was 18 months old I had already been to Europe.