Photo by Michelle McSwain
Born and raised in New York City, I've always been drawn to physical spaces and their effect on the human spirit. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and Spanish, I decided to pursue my M.S. in Interior Design at Pratt Institute. During grad school, I grew comfortable using digital design tools for storytelling, diagrams, renderings and presentations. Upon finishing the program, I dabbled in the furniture world for a bit before switching gears yet again.
Eager to work in a digital medium, I left my job in furniture to join a small but ambitious ad tech startup. In the years that followed, I learned how to design a new type of user experience—trading up square feet for pixels, and floor plans for wireframes.
I’m currently freelancing and consulting for small, mission-driven organizations that I admire. Now more than ever, I feel the need to contribute something meaningful to society and I believe design is one of the most effective tools for change.