I have a BS in Earth Systems from UMass Amherst, where I focused on climate science as a path for myself. It was there that I discovered graphic design, as I worked as an outreach intern for the Climate Science Center at the college. Communicating through visualization became a passion for me. However I grew up never thinking that art was a field that you could realistically work in to make a living.

 

When I graduated I was very lucky to stumble into an internship that turned into a full-time job at a marketing agency as a graphic designer, proving myself wrong about being able to have a career being creative.

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After a few years working at the agency full-time, I decided that I wanted to return to my roots in the sciences, and combine my honed skills as a graphic designer with my passion for important issues facing the globe today. I chose to pursue data visualization, and received my Master's of Professional Studies from the Maryland Institute College of Art in the subject. I gained skills in displaying data in easy to understand ways for people to absorb, and I hope to continue being able to do that.

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I currently work as the Associate Director of Marketing at Greenfield Community College, where I have also taught digital design as an adjunct faculty member.

 

If you would like to reach out to me, please see my Contact page, or the information at the bottom of this page.

 

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