About.
Both design thinker and doer, I balance strategy with tactics to deliver results. I’m passionate about building teams that embrace challenge and thrive in solving complex problems.
00 SKILLS
Brand Development
Creative Direction
Design Leadership
Design Strategy
Visual Design
Presentation Design
Product Design
Editorial Design
01 AS A LEADER
I believe in servant leadership and focus on clearing the path for my teams to succeed. I empower individuals at every level, giving them the autonomy and support they need to grow. By leading with neutrality and shared purpose, I enable design to do the work of design, bringing ideas to life in their fullest, most impactful form.
02 AS A STUDENT
I’ve always been a learn-by-doing person. Whether you call it player/coach energy or simply refusing to ever fully grow up, the point is this: real learning happens in the trenches. And honestly, it’s way more fun that way.
03 AS A STRATEGIST
I approach strategy as both art and architecture, grounded in logic but built with imagination. Every plan begins with understanding: the people we serve, the problems we solve, and the purpose behind it all. I connect the dots between vision and execution, ensuring ideas don’t just look good on paper but live powerfully in the real world.
04 AS A HUMAN
At the heart of it all, I’m driven by connection. Family and friends keep me grounded, reminding me why the work matters and who it’s ultimately for. I try to move through the world with empathy and optimism, less about changing everything, more about leaving each place and person a little better than I found them.
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Thank you to all the mentors who have shaped my design journey and continue to inspire growth and self-discovery:
Karla Matheny-Wong
George Ngai
Sandra Robinson
Mary LaPorte
Douglas Trueblood
Matt Thule
Heather McElmeel
Rebecca Kalogeris
Linda Zid
Georgina Donahue
Phil Alexander
Matt Wilkinson
Eddie Gordon
Heather Syltie