i was adopted in oregon at 7 weeks old and when i was 2, my family moved to kenya🇰🇪 and later tanzania🇹🇿.

i returned to the oregon when i was 9...culture shock!

i met my (now) husband in 7th grade algebra class.

i moved across the country for college in upstate ny and started my career at ralph lauren in sweater design--a great foundation for learning the fashion industry.

i moved to los angeles to work for bcbg on their runway collection, i spent a lot of time on the 10 freeway, at dye houses, costume shops and in the sample room! A+ on the weather!

i moved to seattle--it’s not as rainy🌧️ as they say. i worked at cutter & buck on their golf, sportswear and corporate lines;

i traveled A LOT.          domestically and internationally while leading teams to build apparel from concept through manufacture.

i got married to my (now) husband and had a child!

i moved back to brooklyn and back to ralph lauren.

i worked for the met--buying and creating product inspired by the museum experience.

i led development of consumer products for e-sports start-up andbox (now nyxl)

i’ve consulted for companies since 2019 in the areas of design, trend, research, development, creative and brand--check out some of those projects here

i’m passionate about helping brands achieve growth through concept and storytelling.

i have a strong interest in ui ux principles and incorporate into my process while consistently analyzing development from a cross functional perspective.

i’m an introvert but like leading teams--i am an empathetic listener and support for reports and peers.

i like making art in my free time while trying to become a master painter🎨 on a fixer upper house🏠.

i’m a sucker for a good teen show or sports movie--never have i ever, beckham on netflix, anyone?

i enjoy travel planning and sitting on a beach or exploring with my family--favorites: cambodia and rome.

i have a more traditional resume if you prefer.