I am a Newark based artist, designer, and storyteller practicing at the intersection of personal narrative and collective healing. I have a diverse educational and professional background which has greatly influenced my interest in social design.
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After graduating from my undergraduate program with a B.A. in Leadership Studies, I served a year in AmeriCorps working with middle school students in Newark, NJ. I then focused my work in the nonprofit sector for several years while simultaneously pursuing a certificate in graphic design. I had the privilege of working with organizations like Girls Inc, The Urban League, and The Children’s Defense Fund in a variety of roles from Program Coordinator to Designer. In these roles, I learned to design systems, develop program strategy, build community, and communicate messages clearly. These unique experiences have inspired my multifaceted perspective on how design can be used to create better outcomes.
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I aim to approach everything with humility and compassion which helps me to find common ground across differences and listen with care. I believe design can be used to move people towards wholeness and
move systems toward equity. I apply these values to every project I work on and have been furthering my skills while earning a Master’s degree in Design for Social Innovation at the School of Visual Arts. Currently, I am working on a project called Side by Side which examines ways design can make healing more accessible to sexual trauma survivors by strengthening interpersonal support.
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Outside of my design practice, you will probably find me doing some form of printmaking reading dystopian novels, or experimenting with film photography.