It is my hope that everyone who chooses to work with me feels like they have a truly personal and connected experience, so here is a bit about me!
I grew up in a small town in central New York. I lived in an old manor-style house divided into four apartments. My best friend lived across the hall and together we ventured out in handed down prom dresses to dig for worms and build tree forts in our backyard. A hundred year old gingko tree anchors nearly every memory I have of that humble home where my life began.
I moved through years of complicated family happenings all while training heavily in gymnastics and competing at a high level. Writing through these often challenging and profoundly lonely times allowed me to move through this time into a place of confidence, identity and deeper faith.
My four years at Wells College were nothing short of transformative. I discovered a deep love of Romantic Poets, perfected my French and wrote creative nonfiction pieces that resulted in publication. The bonds made with Wellsians are hard to describe to those who never knew the mystique of this sleepy little campus. Beloved professors became lifelong mentors, which is perhaps the greatest gift that came about.
At the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, I wrote scripts and learned to love producing films and TV shows. Pitching my work to LA executives and learning to work the room in high-profile scenarios unveiled a different set of skills and street smarts. Like all true writers, I've always got a few scripts in the works.
After graduating, I took an unconventional trot through the nonprofit world. I worked as a marketing manager, graphic designer, grant writer and grant administrator for the New York State Council on the Arts. I worked with organizations that developed art programs, created community events, served veteran and active military with a special focus on women in those roles.
It might not sound like these roles are related, but in every role from my past and in my current role now, I am responsible for harnessing a vision, creating a plan, following a budget and making that vision happen.
Today, I am married to my best friend and favorite craftsman. We live a life of adventure with our two kids, our boarder collie named puppy and an ever-changing number of chickens.
I believe design should be fun, personal and deeply expressive. I am a functional medicine fanatic and love the chance to implement healthy home practices and neuroaesthic principals. Whether it's a home, business, nonprofit or special creative endeavor, I am grateful for the opportunity to create alongside my clients and colleagues.