Hello there!
I grew up as a military brat, living and traveling all over the world. I should have known that I would end up working in or around museums as my Mom took me to the Louvre when I was only two months old.
Since then I've taken every opportunity to explore the world around me and feed my curiosity. I've studied Art History and Philosophy as part of a Liberal Arts degree, earned a degree in Graphic Design, and completed my Masters in Exhibition Design. Most recently I worked as an Exhibition Designer at The Autry Museum in Los Angeles, CA.
I enjoy the creative problem-solving that is part of crafting unforgettable experiences for visitors. I prioritize accessibility and human-centered design. And I really enjoy working as part of collaborative teams.
When I’m not working, you can find me trying to add new stamps to my passport, reading, crafting, and exploring the city with my dog.
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I recognize that I live in Los Angeles County, which occupies land originally and still inhabited and cared for by the Tongva, Tataviam, Serrano, Kizh, and Chumash Peoples. I honor and pay respect to their elders and descendants — past, present, and emerging — as they continue their stewardship of these lands and waters. I acknowledge that settler colonization resulted in land seizure, disease, subjugation, slavery, relocation, broken promises, genocide, and multigenerational trauma. This acknowledgment demonstrates my responsibility and commitment to truth, healing, and reconciliation and to elevating the stories, culture, and community of the original inhabitants of Los Angeles County. I am grateful to have the opportunity to live and work on these ancestral lands.