Leading with Strategy.
Designing with Purpose.
In almost every role I’ve had, design work kept finding its way to me. I was good at it — and I loved it.
Design feels like freedom: the chance to create something from nothing and show people the world in a new way.
I intentionally began seeking out design opportunities, and this business grew from that passion. Five years in, I still can’t believe I get to create every day.
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Let's connect.
Graphic design isn't a job to me —
it feels like a calling.
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My Values
Curiosity
Prepare for inquisitiveness!
I ask a lot of questions because the more clarity I have, the better I can support you, your team, and your mission.
Hustle
My clients have big missions, so I want them to dream big. That means I don't shy away from the "impossible" ask. Big projects, long documents, and tight deadlines don't scare me. Let's make it happen!
Respect
I respect my clients as the subject matter experts they are, and in return, I expect them to respect me as the authority on communications, branding, and design. If you could do this job yourself, you wouldn't be hiring a strategist designer! Mutual respect and trust are the key to a productive partnership.
Honesty
You’ve hired me for my expertise, so I’m going to deliver that, even if it means speaking hard truths or pushing back on an idea. In turn, I expect honest feedback from my clients — if something isn’t working, I want to know! Then we can realign and get back on track to maximizing your impact.
Quick Trivia
Some recent paintings
I’m classically trained in fine art.
I hold a MPS in PR and Corporate Communications from Georgetown University.
I’ve lived in 7 states (TN, CT, GA, VA, AL, TX, LA) but found my home in Washington, D.C.
My hobbies are painting, hiking, kayaking, and solo travel.
I also hold two degrees in Art History: a BA from Emory University and MA from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
My parents run a backpacking hostel near the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama.
My comfort movies are the LOTR trilogy, The Day After Tomorrow, World War Z, Independence Day, and You’ve Got Mail.
Meet Mia, the Mascot
She's the best kind of supervisor — one who trusts me so implicitly that she doesn't feel the need to supervise me at all!
Mia is my 12 year old cattle dog/dachshund mix rescued from animal control in Alabama. She spends most of her days napping on a mountain of pillows and pays her share of the mortgage by giving lots of cuddles and kisses (unfortunately with her notoriously bad breath).
FAQ
What software do you use?
I don’t discriminate — I’m happy to use Canva or Adobe products, depending on the project and what the client needs are. Several of my clients have requested designs in Canva so they can make small updates as needed, and I’m perfectly happy to do that. A great designer can use any tool to make an amazing product — design fundamentals don’t change!