Meet Rebecca
When did you move to the Rockford area?
Born and raised.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Technology hacks with AI, mom food crafts, creative experiences, basketball, and content creation.
Favorite restaurant in Rockford?
Abreo/Salt.
Best place to grab pizza in Rockford?
Lino's.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone new to Rockford?
Get connected! Find ways to jump in. The community thrives on relationships.
Favorite fall activity or attraction in the area?
Edwards Apple Orchard—picking apples and eating donuts on Sunday with my family.
Favorite winter activity or attraction in the area?
Stroll on State.
Favorite summer activity or attraction in the area?
One Table.
What’s a fun or random fact about you?
I love Mango everything!
What do you think makes Rockford such a great place to live?
Great people, lots of opportunities to get involved, and innovation happening every day.
Occupation
Consulting | Organizational Leadership Development & Change Theory | Professional Development.
What stage of life are you in?
Not sure if I'm young anymore!
Professional/young children.
How do you prefer to meet or connect?
Hybrid (a mix of in-person and virtual).
What’s your best advice for someone experiencing their first winter in Rockford?
Go to Stroll on State!
Favorite local event or festival?
Soar Awards!
Best place to go for a night out in Rockford?
Abreo.
One hidden gem in the Rockford area that you’d recommend?
Benny's D.
What’s your favorite thing about the Rockford community?
The opportunity to connect and actively participate in the community.
If you had a free day in Rockford, what would you do?
Enjoy Anderson Garden and grab crab cakes and veggies from Fresco.
Where’s the best place to enjoy nature in or around Rockford?
Anderson Japanese Gardens.
What’s your favorite local small business or shop?
Wired.
Best way to get involved in the community?
Identify what you’re passionate about and connect with the CEO or team to learn how you can contribute.
