About
Main bio
My path into design started in communications, where I learned how to understand people, simplify complex ideas, and think strategically. Pursuing my Master's in Human-Centered Design has given me the tools to design intuitive, user-centered digital experiences.
Whether I'm leading a team at Young Life, creating marketing initiatives for The Duffle Bag Project, analyzing a creative brief for AT&T through the National Student Advertising Competition, or collaborating with stakeholders to increase engagement for Campus Rec at Liberty University, I enjoy understanding problems, working alongside others, and creating thoughtful solutions that make a meaningful impact. Those experiences continue to shape the way I approach every design challenge: with curiosity, empathy, and a user-first mindset.
Currently, I'm a Communications Coordinator at Liberty University while pursuing my Master's in Human-Centered Design. I'm constantly learning through UX projects, refining my design process, and looking for opportunities to create products that are thoughtful, intuitive, and centered around real people.
it's me
What dive into my work
Starting with why, not what
Before jumping into wireframes, I want to understand what problem we're actually solving. Sometimes the thing people ask for isn't the thing they need. My favorite projects start with good questions and end with solutions that feel obvious in hindsight.
think first, draw later.
no perfect world here!
Designing for real constraints
Perfect conditions don't exist. Budgets are tight, timelines are aggressive, legacy systems are messy, and sometimes you just can't talk to users directly. I'm comfortable making smart decisions with imperfect information and finding creative solutions within real limitations.
Collaboration over hero design
The best work happens when designers, engineers, and product folks are actually talking to each other—not throwing things over the wall. I genuinely enjoy the back-and-forth of figuring out what's possible, what's practical, and what's going to create the most value.
we, not me.
details build trust.
Making the invisible visible
Some of the most impactful design work isn't flashy—it's the progress indicator that keeps people oriented, the auto-save that prevents panic, the validation message that actually helps instead of just saying 'error.' These details build trust.
What dive into my work
Journey
Liberty University
As Communications Coordinator while pursuing my Master's in Human-Centered Design, I balance leading campus recreation operations with developing my skills in UX research, design thinking, and prototyping. Combining professional experience with graduate study has strengthened my ability to approach problems strategically, collaborate across teams, and design with people at the center.
2025 - Current
National Student Advertising Competition
As a Tactics Intern, I partnered with strategy, creative, and insights teams to develop a national advertising campaign for AT&T. Working through audience research, creative briefs, and campaign strategy reinforced the value of collaboration, thoughtful problem-solving, and designing with the end user in mind.
Mar 2024 - aug 2025
Young Life
Over two summers with Young Life, I first served as a Food Service Intern before returning as a Retail Management Intern. From supporting kitchen operations to leading daily retail operations, training volunteer staff, and creating a welcoming environment for campers, each role expanded my leadership and operational experience. These experiences taught me that thoughtful systems, clear communication, and a servant-minded approach create better experiences for both teams and the people they serve.
2024 & 2025
Public Relations Student Society of America
As Creative Director and later Director of Publications, I led branding, content creation, and creative initiatives for Liberty University's PRSSA chapter. Collaborating with a student leadership team strengthened my visual communication skills and reinforced the importance of designing with purpose and intention.
2023 - 2024