Born in Cairo, Egypt of Swiss parents, she was raised in Geneva, Switzerland. In Geneva, and graduated from University with several degrees and certificates including Business and Public Relations. She first worked in one of Geneva’s top law firms and later she worked for RCA Records throughout Europe in Public Relations for the label’s worldwide artists.

She moved to New York, and became an American citizen while working on Wall Street for ACLI, later she opened and organized offices for Remy Martin Cognac imports. She moved to Palm Beach and settled in working as an accountant, and became involved in several charities including Past Board member of Animal Rescue League and Crippled Children Society (now Rehabilitation Center). Currently she serves on the Board of Church Mouse (part of the Church of Bethesda by the Sea), and the Copperbridge Foundation.

She has traveled extensively around the world and speaks English, French, Italian, German, Spanish.