Teolinda emigrated with her family from her native Dominican Republic at the age of 7 and has lived in the NY/NJ area for most of her life. Graduated from Emerson High School and attended Jersey City State College.

She began her insurance “journey” by accident while working as a Travel Agent at an Insurance and Travel Agency, where she would volunteer to type and mail out the monthly invoices to insureds and the rest is history. “T” as she is known around our office, has been a loyal member of the Erich Courant’s family since 1992, first in the Personal Lines department and subsequently in the Commercial Lines department. She has worked with the same clients for many years, which has allowed her to establish a frank and personal rapport with them.

Growing-up in a diverse community has brought Teolinda to discover her passion for being involved in it and for over 20 years she has done so in her local church, working with the children and the youth. Teolinda is a member and co-founder of a women’s group, whose mission is to edify, equip and empower women so they can physically, spiritually and emotionally be healthy pillars in their homes and communities. She hopes to someday become a grief counselor and be able to assist others in their period of adversity.