My experience has been integral to forming a unique multi-disciplinary approach focused on brand systems, packaging, illustration, narrative experiences and material exploration.
I am constantly learning through new experiences and embracing opportunities to evolve my perspective.
My education has helped evolve my perspective internationally embracing opportunities to explore classroom environments, history and cultures as well as design principles and techniques.
Education
M.A. Visual Communication
Cambridge School of Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA)
Accredited by Falmouth University
Graduate Class Representative
Final Exhibition Student Director
Sept. 2022
B.F.A Graphic Design
Minor in Packaging Science
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program
RIT Irene Pfizenmaier Award for Academic Excellence in Graphic Expression
RIT Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar
May 2020
Rochester, NY
Cambridge, England
RIT Study Abroad Semester
Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS)
Fall 2018
Copenhagen, Denmark
Rochester Institute of Technology
Adjunct Professor
Teaching Graphic Design for Non-Majors in the School of Design for the Spring 2025 semester. Focuses on graphic design principles and introducing software through print and digital based projects.
Taught Foundations Drawing 1 in the College of Art and Design for the Fall 2025 semester. Facilitated and guided students on observational drawing techniques while building confidence to present and analyze work.
Nominated for the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching for Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Rochester, NY
Teaching Experience
Rochester, NY
Syracuse, NY
Charlotte, NC
August 2026
University of North Carolina–Charlotte
Graphic Design Lecturer
Incoming lecturer within the College of Arts & Architecture to teach graphic design and foundations courses.
Aug. 2025–May 2026
Visiting Lecturer
Taught a 3/4 class schedule.
Created an active learning environment that guided students, encouraged exploration, and reinforced professional design practices within the graphic design department.
Supported the department in discussions, event planning, promotions, advised 10 graphic design capstone students each semester and assisted with the organization of the graphic design capstone exhibitions in Spring 2024 and Spring 2025.
Aug. 2023–May 2025
Adjunct Professor
Taught a junior level brand systems course and graphic design capstone course (seniors). Assisted with organizing the graphic design capstone exhibition. This was our first exhibition in a small gallery space.
Jan. 2023–May 2023
Syracuse University
Part-time Instructor
Taught Introduction to Graphic Design course within the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Lectured and implemented projects that demonstrate basic graphic design principles through print materials, social media design and interactive web experiences.
Aug. 2025–Dec. 2025
University of Rochester
Guest Lecturer
Provided coverage for two class sessions in Digital Media Studies 171: Graphic Design 1 while the instructor, Nancy Bernardo attended a residency. This included guiding the students to finish their Zine project by providing feedback, answering software questions and assisting with print production.
Guest Lecturer
Lectured and facilitated a project in Digital Media Studies 103 Course: Essential Digital Media Toolkit course that introduced students to graphic design and Adobe Illustrator within five 1 hour and 15 minute class sessions.
Dec. 2025
March 2024, March 2025, Oct 2025, and March 2026
Professional Experience
Exhibitions
publications
awards
involvement