Independent Art Director & Information Designer

Lead print and digital editorial projects, specializing in art direction, publication design, illustration, information graphics, and cartography for a diverse client base.

Partnered with creative and editorial teams across various industries—home and design, science and education, food and wellness, and travel—to translate complex ideas into compelling visual content tailored to target audiences.

Delivered user-focused design solutions that enhance storytelling, improve reader engagement, and ensure brand consistency across publications.

Art Director & Digital Content Strategist

Led cross-functional creative teams in the production of print and digital content, coordinating photography, illustration, graphic design, and editorial workflows to deliver cohesive, audience-focused publications.

Redesigned the magazine’s visual identity to improve clarity and engagement, applying information design principles to enhance readability and streamline complex content for diverse readers.

Developed creative strategy for interactive digital version of the magazine, utilizing digital storytelling tools to create dynamic, multimedia learning experiences that improved accessibility and user engagement.

Directed the creation of infographics, maps, and visual assets to support editorial content, ensuring that data and concepts were visually communicated in clear, intuitive ways.

Collaborated with editorial teams to refine content strategies, focusing on audience comprehension and engagement across print, web, and mobile platforms.

STEAM Educator & Program Developer

Designed and delivered student-centered, project-based curricula focused on integrating science, technology, art, and design thinking to enhance problem-solving and creative skills.

Founded the Milton STEAM Program and the Milton Innovation Center, building an information-rich learning environment that combined visual storytelling, technical illustration, and digital tools to engage learners across disciplines.

Created custom instructional materials, infographics, and interactive content to simplify complex concepts for students from 5th to 12th grade and support diverse learning styles.

Applied Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring all learners could engage with visual content in meaningful ways.

Led design studio sessions, teaching visual communication, technical illustration, and information design to prepare students for real-world applications in creative industries.

Illustrator & Information Designer

Specialized in hand-painted maps for outdoor enthusiast, scientific, and environmental publications.

Geologist & Geographic Information Systems Analyst

Developed and maintained environmental and hydrogeologic datasets throughout New Mexico.

Work included environmental site assessment, groundwater monitoring, water well sitting and design, drilling oversight, map production, and scientific illustration.