Cross-cultural Design Expertise
I grew up a global citizen, living in Ethiopia, Nepal, India, and the United States. As an adult, I’ve lived in Syria and Vietnam, and have spent extended time in the Netherlands, Thailand, Lebanon, and Turkey. These international experiences continue to shape my perspective and approach to communications and design. My years living abroad and working on multi-cultural teams have taught me how to build consensus and facilitate collaborative solutions. Through my work I aspire to bridge cultural divisions and create avenues for mutual understanding. Explore my writing about cross-cultural topics, and side projects exploring typography in Hanoi and themes of identity and place through photo montage »
Client Experience
I have experience working with non-profit organizations, cultural institutions, universities, and small businesses, both locally and globally. Past clients include the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, the Louvre Museum, the New York Public Library, and the Kennedy Center. View my portfolio »
Teaching Experience
I am an established educator with teaching and course development experience. Since undergraduate when I worked as a teaching assistant at Wheaton College, I have been involved in education. After receiving my Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design from the University of Baltimore in 2009, I worked as an adjunct professor at both the University of Maryland and the University of Baltimore, developing and teaching courses in media literacy, web design, and design principles and software. While studying at the University of Baltimore I also worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Digital Design Lab, where I taught design software to other students. See my students’ work »