Throughout my nearly 25-year career in design and advertising, I’ve navigated a variety of roles that shaped my creative and business acumen. My journey began in 1999, launching a web design and development venture that eventually evolved into a full-service advertising agency with a team and partners. My role encompassed much more than creative output; I also managed the business, coordinating project management, marketing research, client relationships, human resources, and team dynamics—skills that have equipped me to thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. From art direction and branding to photography, my creative portfolio is diverse, yet consistently driven by a desire to create impactful visual experiences.

While my journey took an unexpected turn due to a serious health condition, this challenge also redefined my outlook on life and creativity. Following a diagnosis of primary amyloidosis in 2014, my career was interrupted by intensive medical treatments, including a stem cell transplant in 2015 and later, a heart transplant in 2018. Returning to health has rekindled my desire to contribute meaningfully to the creative world, now with an even greater sense of purpose and appreciation.

Design and Photography have always been enduring passions of mine and teaching has emerged as a natural extension of my career—after years in the professional world, I see the value in imparting knowledge and nurturing creativity in others. Following my AFA in graphic design from Casper College in 2023, I began a new chapter in August 2024 at the University of Wyoming, working toward a BFA in Visual Communication Design. Someday, I hope to deepen my craft further by pursuing an MFA in photography.