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A Maker of Things

With 20 years of experience in graphic design and art direction, I specialize in creating impactful, visually compelling designs. I am a uniquly creative conceptual thinker with a strong understanding of design principles. My five years of teaching typography at the Academy of Art University have sharpened my expertise in design principles and constructive feedback. Ready to explore and embrace new challenges, I bring a mix of conceptual creativity and meticulous craftsmanship to every project.

I’ve always seen myself as a "maker of things." In my cozy home, I have a fine-art studio where I create large-scale narrative drawings using in charcoal and pastel. I also have a photography studio where I occasionally capture fun moments with my two dogs. When I’m not working, drawing, or taking photos, you’ll often find me knitting. There is always more to learn, and there is always more to make. 

I am located on the beautiful and quaint island of Alameda, in California. 

My dog in my photography Studio

My dog in my photography studio

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A kraken of a sweater that I've knit. 

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An example of my charcoal drawings. 

Education

2000–2005

Academy of Art University 

BFA, School of Graphic Design

2021

DesignLab 
UX Certification 

2024

Leadership Development Program

Early Warning Services, LLC. 

Awards

2005

Chronicle Books

Graphic Design Fellowship 

2007

Featured Alumna

Academy of Art University 

2023

Head Chair, Judges Panel, Graduate and Undergraduate School of Graphic Design

Academy of Art University 

Key Skills

 • Graphic design

 • Conceptual Development

 • Storytelling

 • Art direction

 • Creative direction

 • Brand identity

 • Photography

 • Styling (props & wardrobe)

 • Illustration

 • Project management

 • Leadership

Primary Tools

 • Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

After Effects

Acrobat

Firefly 

Express

 • Figma

 • Microsoft Office 

 • Project Managment

Asana

Trello

Clickup

Miro

Get in Touch

Thank You!

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