“Art is an adventure that never ends.”

Welcome to a little piece of my world—a lifelong journey into the creative possibilities of how art and design can enrich life. I am an artist, designer, creative manager, and consultant with three decades of high-level professional experience in multiple creative fields. Whether I am designing for the stage, screen, or the boardroom, I create worlds that engage the senses, empower the user, and drive transformational change.

My love of art and design began as a small child. After pursuing a BFA in Theatre, Costume Design and Technology from the University of Illinois with additional study in Costume and Set Design at the University of Wales, I relocated to London. This gave me the opportunity to travel extensively throughout Europe, gaining unique hands-on experiences that continue to influence my work.

For the past three decades, I have applied a storytelling lens across my creative work—from Dance, Theatre, Opera, Television, and Film to the boardrooms of global product development. My studies and work have taken me all over the world, where I’ve learned to create with inspiration stemming from cultural and historical aesthetics to the realm of fantasy and functionalism.

This professional journey eventually intersected with a deeply personal one, as my experience as a mom of a child with both visible and invisible disabilities introduced me to the value of accessible design. This experience has shaped recent highlights in Ethical Fashion which embrace my initiative to expand the diversity and inclusion conversation, along with raising awareness of body image, artisan techniques, and solutions to achieve meaningful social and environmental impact.

As a designer, I have produced for fashion events, editorials, and private clients, with designs featured in national and international publications. My career is a tapestry of research, design, management, and development, spanning costumes, textiles, accessories, apparel, props, and home furnishings.

My work is consistently marked by technical craftsmanship and a constant drive to innovate; from being part of an Emmy-nominated design team for Another World to holding numerous patents for innovative products for the Boppy Company and others, my work has been seen and used in millions of homes. Whether collaborating with companies like CBS, NBC, Lincoln Center, Mark Morris Dance Group, Ballet Met or the Santa Fe Opera, or helping entrepreneurs and organizations launch their projects and businesses, I thrive on a versatile, multi-disciplinary approach.

My work is driven by collaborative partnerships that blend traditional artisan techniques with modern design to craft values-driven solutions. There is nothing I love more than to mentor creativity and empower others. As a consultant, I bridge the gap between visionary ideation and real-world execution, helping entrepreneurs and organizations bring their visions to life.