I started my creative journey by accident when I was a freshman at Goucher College. I saw a poster for a community fashion show put on by a student group on campus and thought “I can make something”. I went to Target and bought a sewing machine and found myself sewing in my dorm for hours and hours, forgetting to eat, drink, even use the bathroom until absolutely necessary. I altered a few skirts and made some tees and sweatshirts - I was Coco Chanel. 

For the first time in my life I felt passion overtake the years of disinterest I’ve had in standard schooling. I come from a traditionally professional family and when I told my parents I wanted to go to design school, they replied “Is that a job?”. Turns out it is! I transferred to Academy of Art University in San Francisco and school no longer felt like school. I was surrounded by creativity, exploration and passion. 

I find immense joy in transforming a concept into something tangible. I’m most fulfilled when collaborating with a team - pushing boundaries, problem-solving, and sharing the laughter and energy of creation. I aim to bring curiosity, discernment, smiles and open honesty to everything I make.