My Story

Who I Am

I am a New England-based designer with seven years of industry experience. I received a B.A. in 2014 from Bridgewater State University, majoring in Graphic Design, and am currently pursuing an M.F.A. at the University of Connecticut in Digital Media & Design. Largely working in the nonprofit sector, my past work has centered around early childhood education, as well as land and wildlife conservation. In my most recent role with The Trustees of Reservations, I was the recipient of the Green Light Award for my strong commitment to accountability and focus, and primarily designed marketing materials targeted toward members and donors.

My current work is rooted in UX/UI design, where I have designed a landscape architecture mobile app, a healthy food bus route web app, and a Navy-supported marine technology research database.

What I Do

Implementing UX/UI practices seamlessly to create intuitive interfaces that nurture a more intimate experience for the user has become my unwavering mission. I am an advocate for the Agile Method and the process of bringing concepts into reality as soon as possible by adding multiple layers of iterations upon them to create high value in a timely fashion. My work is unique in its simplicity, both in visuals and flow. UX/UI has allowed me to create more expansive interactions with my work, and that’s what excites me most. My philosophy toward my craft has always been the same–approach each blank canvas with integrity, but never be afraid to shake things up for the sake of creativity. Styles, techniques, and trends come and go like the tides; enjoy each moment, and never compromise innovation.

Where I’ve Been

  • Instructor of Record (Aug '21 - Present)

    As Instructor of Record, I led a lab-oriented Digital Media and Design department course during the Fall 2021 semester and taught eighteen students basic visual design concepts through the lens of Adobe’s Creative Cloud.

  • User Experience Designer (May ‘21 - Aug ‘21)

    As User Experience Designer, I researched, designed, and presented the New England Maritime Research and Innovation Capabilities Study, an online database of maritime research equipment and services relevant to the undersea technology ecosystem.

  • Graduate UX/Web Specialist (May ‘21 - Aug ‘21)

    As Graduate UX/Web Specialist, I built a web app designed for a USDA pilot project in which agriculture producers and partner organizations bring nutrient-rich foods to at-risk members of the Eastern Connecticut community through local public transit routes.

  • Graphic Designer (Aug ‘17 - Aug ‘20)

    As Graphic Designer, I utilized project management tools to set priorities for the creative services team, crafted printed materials to drive donor engagement, designed email-based ads that saw 40%+ click-through rates, and managed all relationships with print vendors.

  • Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Feb ‘16 - May ‘17)

    As Marketing & Communications Coordinator, I was tasked with leading efforts to generate funds and raise brand recognition for the organization through designed print packages, website updates, email creation and management, and social media content.