Yolanda Vega

Her distinctive delivery and unique on-camera style made this Brooklyn native a favorite among New Yorkers almost as soon as she hit the airwaves in February of 1990. After graduating from Hunter College in New York City with a B.A. degree in Economics, Yolanda spent several years working as an accountant. In 1986, she married New York State Trooper, Miguel A. Vega and today they live in the Albany area, where they make their home along with their daughters.

 Yolanda Trivia

Beside her work as an accountant at a bagel company, one of Yolanda's other former jobs was as a clerk at a dry cleaning store.

Personal Interest Profile
Meal: Lobster, Crab, Clams & Shrimp
Vacation: Caribbean Islands
Movie: March of the Wooden Soldier/Miracle on 34th St.
Sport: Baseball - Yankees!
Actor: Andy Garcia and Julia Roberts
Musician: Marc Anthony
TV Show: King of Queens; LOST; Desperate Houswives; Nip Tuck
Earliest Influence: Close-knit, loving family
Author: Stephen King
Greatest Achievement: Birth of her two daughters
Hobbies: Bowling, dancing, working out

 Marissa Rodriguez 

Marissa Rodriguez graduated in May '05, Cum Laude from Siena College with a B.A. in English and also a minor in psychology.  Just one month prior to graduation, Marissa had planned to pursue her enjoyment of English by becoming a teacher.  However, she now feels truly fortunate that she was given the opportuntiy to audition for and become a member of the New York Lottery Draw Team.  Marissa loves her hometown of Albany, NY and plans to make it her permanent residence. 

Marissa Trivia
 
Marissa has enjoyed drawing and painting since she was 2 years of age, favoring 'still life' art.  

Personal Interest Profile
Meal: Sushi and Eggplant Parmesan
Vacation: Jamaica and my parent's Lake House in the Adirondack Mountains
Movie: Mean Creek, Requiem for a Dream, Dear Wendy
Sport: Cheerleading
Actor: Edward Norton
Musician: Slipnot, Deftones, Fiona Apple
TV Show: Nip/Tuck and Making the Band
Earliest Influence: Parents
Author: Dean Koontz
Greatest Achievement: Graduating Cum Laude in English and Psychology from Siena College in '05
Hobbies: Running outside, working out, reading, bringing my dog "Logan" to Washington Park, hiking

 Sarah Pingel 

A native of Syracuse, Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Exercise Science.  She spent a large part of her youth in the dance studio training at such prestigious schools as The Boston Conservatory and Boston Ballet.  Sarah is currently dancing with the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company at the Egg in Albany, and is thrilled to be a member of the New York Lottery's Draw Team. 

Sarah Trivia
 
Sarah has trained as a classical vocalist and hopes to one day add Opera singing to her list of professional achievements. 

Personal Interest Profile
Meal: Filet Mignon
Vacation: Delft, Netherlands and Barcelona, Spain
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Sport: Football
Actor: Sarah Jessica Parker
Musician: Dave Brubeck
TV Show: Law and Order
Earliest Influence: My amazing family
Author: Dan Brown
Greatest Achievement: Performing as a professional dancer
Hobbies: Eating Out, Singing, Teaching Dance, Traveling, Backyard Volleyball!