
8 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to solve problems and build sustainable solutions that drive impact and influence positive change in people’s lives. I am fueled by the design process, making, and learning.
Experience
2017 - Present
FreelanceDesign and Strategy Consultant
- Drive brand strategy, engagement, and stakeholder alignment through storytelling and UX-driven solutions.
- Create promotional content, brand narratives, and
multi-channel marketing for industry events, executive
workshops, and thought leadership.
- Plan, organize, and execute strategic assets and visual roadmaps
2020 - 2022
Citizen SchoolsDesign Lead, Production
- UX design and research, visual design, branding, content creation, and project management.
2017 - 2020
Sacramento City CollegeCo-Founder and Creative Director
- Launched Sacramento City College’s first makerspace,
securing $800K in funding through strategic storytelling
and grant proposals.
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Designed an innovative internship model, later expanded
to five community colleges, connecting students with realworld business challenges.
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Developed a user-centered tool to streamline machine
training, improving student access to makerspace
resources.
- Produced high-impact videos & campaigns, driving stakeholder engagement, institutional investment, and program expansion.
Education
2024
California College of the ArtsMBA in Design Strategy
- Integrated design, leadership, and
business strategy to craft innovative,
user-centered solutions that drive
sustainable growth.
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Built expertise in systems thinking,
market insights, and practical design
methodologies through hands-on, client focused projects.
MFA in Visual Design
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Developed advanced creative, critical,
and technical skills with an emphasis
on critical inquiry and pushing the
boundaries of contemporary design.
2017
Sacramento City CollegeAS in Visual Communication
- Strengthened visual communication and branding skills with a focus on usability and storytelling.
2014
Cal Poly San Luis ObispoBS in Nutrition
- Mastered scientific method, research, and biological systems.