I am a multi-faceted creative with experience in costume design, garment construction, draping, pattern drafting, and historical research. I began my artistic journey as a small child in my grandmother’s sewing room before going on to work as a Dresser and Stitcher at Opera Santa Barbara as a teenager, then as First Hand at Portland Opera for four years. In addition to my technician roles, I have designed productions for Theatre Inconnu, St. Luke’s Players, Portland Playhouse, Santa Barbara Revels, and Santa Barbara City College.
In 2014, I went from the green room to the classroom. I earned an MA in Geography (social science) from the University of Georgia in 2016 and a PhD in Geography (social science) from The Ohio State University in 2021.
Since 2024, I have served as Department Head in Fashion Design at Pacific Design Academy and Sewing Program Lead at The InterCultural Association of Greater Victoria. I have also developed curriculum and taught workshops on topics ranging from time management and imposter syndrome to the role of grief in the creative process. A fibre nerd to my core, I spend my free time knitting, quilting, and reading about fashion history.
