By Christina Difeo Petrella, as told to Michele Jordan
I’m from a large Italian family of five where food and love were so important. I am the youngest of three children and the only girl. My two older brothers were very protective of me. As a child, I loved sports. I played field hockey, lacrosse, and I ran indoor track. When I was 5, I started skiing and loved being on the slopes with my dad.
After graduating from business school, I worked for a publishing company. I loved it, but in addition to my love for sports, I knew I had…
