Hello, fellow risk taker.

I'm used to getting out of challenging situations

With Kobe Gakuin University Students - no shoulders were harmed in the process
With Kobe Gakuin University Students - no shoulders were harmed in the process

Having taught and lived in Japan for a few years before later leading groups of university students throughout the US on amazing educational exchange tours, I know a thing or two about navigating tricky situations.

Sometimes it's as easy as just going forward.

I'm used to getting out of challenging situations

With Kobe Gakuin University Students - no shoulders were harmed in the process

Having taught and lived in Japan for a few years before later leading groups of university students throughout the US on amazing educational exchange tours, I know a thing or two about navigating tricky situations.

Some New Years' Practice on the Wall.

Sometimes it's as easy as just going forward.

I finish strong

When I turned 30, I made a personal goal of 5 by 35; to complete 5 half-marathons by 35! This was a photo from my first half-marathon in Tuscon and I finished my 5th and final in Seattle!

Beat my goal of less than 8:00 min/mi!

I see things through all angles

I love bringing my camera with me wherever I go. There is something exciting about capturing a single moment through a viewfinder and trying to bring it to life.

Design Values

Authentic Communication

I believe it's a delicate balance for design to be authentic and true to what both the user and client needs. To achieve that goal, communicating well and often is essential.

Visuals Matter

What you are designing and how it's being received are really important when it comes to communicating ideas between the team and the stakeholders.

Grounded in the Details

Having the ability to focus on the task at hand while ensuring attention is paid to the end goal is important to keep things moving - the details matter.

Stay Curious

I believe it's important to continue learning as much as you can each and every day. Staying curious about the world, your design thinking - and your "why" - is important for continuous growth.

The Fun Facts

132,852+ miles

of trips to and from Japan
(and counting)

40+ screenings

across 4 countries of Tohoku Tomo, a documentary I helped produce highlighting international recovery efforts after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

207 bananas

baked into banana bread I've consumed over the course of my lifetime, always enjoyed cold