About Me

I am a designer, an educator, and a life-long learner. I got my start in design quite “late,” having spent about a decade working in the national security industry, and I am glad to feel as though I have found my path. I am currently working toward a PhD in Human Behavior and Design at Cornell University!

Recently, I have instructed several classes at Syracuse University—including, Architectural Design, Intro to Graphic Design, and a First-Year Seminar course exploring ideas of identity, inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. In 2022, I spearheaded a course intermingling three of my passions—architecture, history, and the study of infectious disease. This course, entitled Infectious Architecture: Designing Against Contagion, was a study in human resiliency and innovation in the face of an invisible and deadly threat.

Humans will always face seemingly insurmountable challenges to our survival, be they pathogens, politics, or simply boredom. I aim to employ research and creative design approaches to transform our ability to adapt and thrive against all odds.