Born and raised in Oklahoma, my childhood was filled with outdoor adventures. With not much else to do, I spent my days playing outside, surrounded by waving wheat, windy rains, and lazy hawks gliding overhead. Whether I was with friends or playing sports, being outdoors became a part of who I am. I found that nature gave me a clear head, a place to breathe and dream, and that love for wide-open spaces has stayed with me ever since.

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As I grew up and headed off to college, my path shifted toward design, another passion that had been with me since childhood. I was always drawing, creating stories, and bringing ideas to life—a true creative at heart. While studying Graphic Design and Marketing at Oklahoma State University, I had incredible opportunities to explore my field, from interning at a Tulsa design agency (Creative Filter) to working with the best communicators in Stillwater at the Edmon Low Library's Communications Department. I also interned for my favorite Oklahoma convenience store, OnCue, where I later transitioned into a full-time role after graduation.

 

Over time, my passion for design expanded beyond just creating—I became equally passionate about helping others bring their ideas to life. I love designing creative solutions, but I also love teaching others how to pull their thoughts from their minds to the computer, using design as a tool to help and communicate. This passion for both design and education led me to pursue my master’s degree, so I could continue working as a graphic designer while also teaching college students how to harness the power of design. Now, I thrive on both creating custom branding and illustrations for my clients and guiding the next generation of designers—all from the comfort of home with my dog by my side. What could be better than that?