After graduating from Duke Ellington School of the Arts with a focus on Classical Vocal Music, I spent 20 years immersed in family, community, and career. Wearing hats as a graphic designer, proposal coordinator, and storyteller-working across the nation's capital and Northern Virginia.  I sang at the Kennedy Center, danced at The Dance Place, shared my poetry at open mics at Bus Boys and Poets, and rolled up my sleeves as a community gardener and volunteer art director-artist performer in DC public and charter schools. 

Now, as an empty nester and recent college graduate, I'm leaning fully into my dream: completing my MFA in Creative Writing and publishing my first YA novel, while creating spaces that elevate art, story, and soul. 

Design has always been my native language. I’ve spent over two decades creating visuals and coordinating high-level proposals across the D.C. metro area—blending story, strategy, and style into everything from branding decks to federal bids. As a self-taught designer, I’ve put in hundreds of hours learning, experimenting, and building my craft from the ground up. These days, I’m expanding that foundation with UX/UI design, Figma workflows, and digital strategy that connects—not just clicks, but people. I design for brands, creatives, and community projects, always starting with intention and ending with impact.

Writing has always been a part of my life. I started with late-night journaling and poetry, then expanded into content for clients, self-help journals, and now fiction. I'm currently earning my MFA in Creative Writing and hold a Professional Writing Certificate from Southern New Hampshire University. These days, I’m focused on stories that heal, uplift, and connect—like the YA novel I’m finally bringing to life. Words are how I make meaning, and how I hope to make an impact.

For me, creativity is always evolving—and these days, that includes working with AI. I don’t use it to replace the creative process, but to stretch it. From generating visuals and moodboards to sparking ideas and staying on top of trends, AI has become a tool I reach for with curiosity and intention. I love exploring platforms like Midjourney, and I use AI to speed up workflows, experiment with style, and bring new energy into my work. It’s all about using smart tools to create with heart.