Growing up, I was equally obsessed with science and art, not as separate interests but as the same curiosity expressed in two different ways. I asked for anatomy books and art supplies for birthdays and my sketchbooks were full of labelled anatomy drawings. When I was twelve, a career test returned medical illustration and art direction as my top two results. That moment felt as if the stars had aligned, and I knew immediately that this was my path.

I went on to study Neuroscience at Dominican University, publishing research, and building a strong graduate portfolio. I earned my Master of Science in Biomedical Visualization at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which provided me the technical foundation for this career.

Since graduating, I have spent over five years working at the intersection of science, design, and technology. As the Scientific Art Director + Producer at Biotech Animated, I lead the visual direction of MOA/MOD and biomolecular animations for biotech and pharmaceutical clients. I also contribute to the NIH funded Human Biomolecular Atlas Program at Indiana University, helping develop brand identity and design systems, providing expert consulting for VR applications, and creating award-winning animations.

What I love most about this work is that no two projects are ever the same. Every scientific story is unique, every audience is different, and every brief is a new puzzle worth solving. I pay attention to detail in a way my clients feel, and long-term relationships are my greatest measure of success.

When you work with me, you work directly with the person behind every decision. Someone who has been preparing for exactly this their entire life.