Who am I?

Key highlights:

Key lowlights:

  • Chaos gremlin when packing for a trip.

  • Pathologically distrustful of IKEA instructions.

  • Proud curator of 37+ open browser tabs at any given time.

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I’VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH

Allstate Insurance

Make-A-Wish

KitchenAid

Peepers

Body Glove

Reverb

Auto-Owners Insurance

UNICEF

Curology

Fellowes, Inc.

Zulily

Murphy's Naturals

Circ

Gaia Herbs

Allstate Insurance • Make-A-Wish • KitchenAid • Peepers • Body Glove • Reverb • Auto-Owners Insurance • UNICEF • Curology • Fellowes, Inc. • Zulily • Murphy's Naturals • Circ • Gaia Herbs •

My philosophies

This isn’t my first [insert project here]. I’ve picked up some opinions, thoughts, and a few battle scars along the way — all of which help me build smarter, sharper, more meaningful work.

Empathy always ❤️

I live by one rule: lean into the messy, emotional, human stuff most brands avoid. I love figuring out what makes people tick and weaving that deeply-embodied empathy into my work. Because loyalty comes from feeling seen, not marketed to.

Be more human 🤸🏽‍♀️

Brands, like people, should bend and evolve with context. You don’t talk to your best friend the way you talk to your grandmother — and brands shouldn’t either. The most compelling ones know how to flex, respond with nuance, and keep things interesting.

Pressure-test the premise 👩🏻‍🔬

Creative briefs aren’t gospel. Once the work starts, gaps always show. That’s why I begin by interrogating the “why” — why this, why now, why them. Taking a step back leads to sharper, longer-lasting ideas (and saves a lot of headaches).

Kill your darlings 😵

Creative work is intended to solve a problem. If a concept isn’t actually solving something for you, it shouldn’t exist. Have I lost many a “clever” headline to the proverbial trash bin as a result? Yep. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.