Fine Art + Illustration
I earned an MFA in Graphic Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduation, I worked as a freelance designer and worked on packaging and album design projects for the Beat Junkies turntablism crew, Soulspazm Records, Kankick recording artist and many local and national musicians.
I also worked in the commercial printing world and installed mural and ad campaign projects for flagship retail giants Harley Davidson, Guess Jeans, North Face, Hollister and Vans shoes.
I next worked in the tech startup world as a Social Media Engagement Team member at Squarespace until 2018.
In mid-2018, I focused my career on community building and engagement and moved into a role as Community Programs and Events Manager at Portland Center Stage. In this role, I curate art galleries, host live music showcases, devise panel discussions and community engagement opportunities in support of theatrical productions, and work with event clientele to host conferences, workshops, cultural and educational programs, and more.
I continue to balance my day job with personal creative work, like working on music, printmaking (screenprinting, painting, stencils) projects for apparel and textiles and collaborating with other creatives on projects and events.
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Photo of me at The Moth Story Slam where I came in second my first time on stage.
Photo Credit: Elyse Canfield