“I am costume designer, who enjoys creating characters spanning multiple genres of entertainment. As one of few deaf/hard of hearing theatrical and film designers, I strive to bring a more diverse perspective to all group collaborations. Though I am an effective communicator, living in a quieter world elevates my perception of color, texture, and the human silhouette. I aspire to give audience members an emotionally visual storytelling experience.

As designers, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our process, our world outlook, and ultimately, we never stop learning. I believe this has always drawn me into the world of education and, in addition to my design aspirations. I have a passion for working with students and hold an assistant professorship at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

I continue to balance my career as a mentor in theatre education, with artistically challenging work as a designer. The human experience is the foundation of character driven storytelling and it is my greatest hope to bring this energy into my classroom and professional collaborations.”