Born and raised in Southeastern PA, Tess has lived in the Lehigh Valley almost ten years. With a B.A.  in History and Certificate in Paralegal Studies, she spent several years as a veterinary technician,  as a Bankruptcy Paralegal, and managed vendor and commercial accounts for a  wildlife removal business before finding her home in  Higher Education at Lehigh University.  Outside of work, Tess enjoys spending time with her husband and step-daughters. Her family is completed by a rat, two cats, two German Shepherds, and a Chihuahua.