Visual problem-solver by training, critical-thinker & idea-propagator by trade. I thrive in partnerships where I can help guide the trajectory and strategy of a concept, while offering expertise in the creative direction and execution. With a background in visual arts and design, I currently serve as the creative strategist, visual problem-solver, and brand manager in a scholarly communications design research studio. My graduate degree studies focused on digital culture, web & interactive media design and development, and digital media strategies for business, and I have completed advanced programs in entrepreneurship & innovation. Through my roles and experiences, I have continued to hone my expertise in the areas of creative direction, project management, and design thinking; I am particularly passionate about guiding my students and colleagues as they navigate the many possibilities ahead of them they that may not discover on their own. More than anything, I enjoy making the work environment around me a safe and welcoming place. I love to consider the details that can make a team feel like a family: thoughtful check-ins; remembering birthdays; a GIF from The Office when it's most needed. The thread that pulls my life together is pretty simple: I love to be the glue that holds people and ideas together. Nothing makes me happier than dreaming up new possibilities with people who share me zest for the "what could be" way of thinking, and I joyfully apply this mindset to every facet of my life.