Life should be an adventure, both personally and professionally. Mine has taken me in many unexpected directions and the journey has gotten better with every turn! I started my design path at the Center for Creative Studies (CCS) fully intending to become a car designer. By chance, a summer internship at an exhibit house gave me the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of the design world. I was able to learn and apply marketing, creative strategy, and experience design as overlays to the design process for a wide range of clientele. Over the last 25 years, I’ve been fortunate to have worked in the automotive, tech, pharma, museum, footwear, and mobile communication industries designing branded experiences & events. My most rewarding path to date has been leading creative teams and inspiring the next generation of designers to realize their goals and aspirations.