A little more about me!
I am an Accessibility Designer and Multidisciplinary Artist based in Falls Church, Virginia. I studied Graphic Design at George Mason University with a minor in Design Thinking. I am the Lead Web Designer (UX/UI) for Army Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence. We are launching an entirely new donation-based transportation initiative in mid-April that facilitates emergency rides and a ride concierge service for DV survivors. Rides are followed by empowered guidance on next steps and funded wellness resources; more details to come this Spring.
My previous job was at Accenture Federal Services (AFS) for nearly 4 years. At AFS, I was a UX/UI designer and analyst. I learned and demonstrated accessibility, feasibility, collaboration, and user research. I have since pivoted to freelance work for small businesses and non-profits!
My style and process revolve around sifting through trial and error, empathy, and design thinking. I believe that these qualities are the root of efficient, functional, and compelling design.
I have a strong foundation in art and craft. I draw inspiration from personal experience, art and design history, a wide range of physical and digital media, and my personal relationships. This perspective shapes my design work and allows me to approach challenges with curiosity, authenticity, and a deeper understanding of the intersectional human experience.
All of my interests and motivations help me embody and grow as an artist and designer every day.
From Berries to Badges
A woman’s role was once defined by gathering. In the Stone Age, women collected food, such as berries, while men primarily hunted. Today, women can choose any path, yet we continue to gather and collect, carrying this enduring practice forward.
Collecting now extends beyond the physical into the boundless digital realm. In my portfolio, I present a curated collection of Pinterest badges, echoing a tradition that began with the early twentieth-century suffragette movement, when badges served as powerful tools of expression, status, and activism.
We gather not only berries and badges, but also ideas and identities.
