• Assisting Professor Sue Fairburn on an exploratory project examining the relationship between embodied weather experiences and climate change, with the goal of generating apparel artifacts and outdoor applications 
  

• Supporting Professor Jimmy Choi on research exploring EDI perspectives in the climbing community to develop practical insights for more inclusive industry practices. 

• Oversaw the digital media lab, woodshop, and digital fabrication equipment
• Taught students the design process, fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and CNC milling, and digital software such as the Adobe Suite and Fusion360
  
• Classes taught: HS STEAM, HS Advanced Digital Explorations, HS Digital Explorations, MS Grade 7 Digital Art & Design, MS Sewing & Fiber Arts 

• Led strategy for sustainable packaging and initiatives within a major restaurant chain’s innovation department. 
  
• Interfaced between public research institutes and state agencies across a variety of social service sector projects. Conducted design research through surveys, individual interviews, and co-creation sessions to understand the landscape of the care economy. Using insights from research, crafted policy recommendations for the governor’s office as well as pilot plans for agencies to implement. Designed communication tools for complex policy, data, and landscape understanding 
  
• Led the development of and taught a hybrid innovation framework that was implemented across university and professional settings.  

• Crafted custom illustrations, marketing assets, and email campaigns  
  
• Designed, executed, and edited photo shoots

• Assisted in the design and planning of a design education book 
  
• Led the research, CAD, and prototype phases of a commencement award

• Liaison between faculty, students, and admin on 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC capabilities
  
• Experimented with machine capabilities, materials, and processes for internal documentation and training purposes

• Reviewed and produced high fidelity prototypes for student design projects 
  
• Educated students on the CNC process and capabilities

• Lead Designer at the startup working to empower the Autism Spectrum Disorder community through the development of wearable technology and sensory-friendly experiences.
  
• Collaborated with engineers on the development of wearables from concepts to prototypes 
  
• Led user testing by interviewing children and families to understand preferences and behaviors

• Manufactured bags, accessories, and other product offerings 
  
• Designed, prototyped, and produced new accessories
  
• Fulfilled orders and communicated with customers and suppliers

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• CAD: SolidWorks, Fusion360, Rhino 
• Digital Fabrication: 3D printing, CNC Milling, Laser cutting 

SPEAKING

• The Hatchery Innovation Center at Emory University, Prototyping and Piloting 101 (2023)
• Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University: Public Health + Communication (2023), Care Economy (2022), Homelessness (2021), Design (2021), and Environmental Justice (2020)
• Rollins Innovation Summit: The Innovation Process (2021) 
• TedXRIT Master of Ceremonies (2019)

AWARDS & HONORS

• Wilson School of Design Dean’s List (2025)
  
• Fulbright US Student Program Semi-Finalist (2020) 
• Graduated Summa Cum Laude (2020) 
• RIT Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar (2020) 
• RIT Dean's List (2016 - 2020) 

LEADERSHIP

• Student Research Representative, Wilson School of Design (2025 - Present)
  
• Industrial Design Society of America: RIT Chapter EBoard (2016 - 2018) 
• RIT Women in Design Conference Committee (2018 - 2019)

EXHIBITS

• Photography in Cuba Show, gallery show (2019) 
• MetaProject: 10 Years of Innovation, gallery show (2019)
• Lincoln High School Alumni Art Show, gallery show (2019)