I reluctantly accepted the award for “most likely to succeed” in high school because, quite frankly, I had my heart set on winning “class clown.” Much older and wiser today, I still fancy myself a funny gal—but I think my classmates knew better.
For more than two decades, I have been rewarded with a highly accomplished career in the creative sector of the nonprofit industry, bringing a vision for brand excellence to leading organizations across the arts, higher education, government, and human services. A self-proclaimed workflow nerd, I approach my work with eagle-eyed attention to detail and am renowned for my impeccable project management skills. A consummate creative professional (and aspiring class clown), I believe in taking one’s work - but not oneself - seriously.
Currently stationed as the Creative Director/Senior Project Manager for a small but mighty agency outside of Boston, I serve a portfolio of distinguished clients in higher education, K-12, professional/continuing education, nonprofit, retail/restaurant, and luxury real estate. Prior, I served as Senior Creative and Brand Manager at the largest food bank in New England for nearly a decade. I also worked in the administrations of two mayors in Providence and played an instrumental role in rebranding the city as “The Creative Capital.” These experiences, and more, have made me adept at nurturing the full spectrum of creative and branding functions within large, complex organizations.
I hold a B.A. in Visual Arts from Brown University, and I also studied in the RISD Graphic Design program, where my passion for the craft was born. As a lifelong learner, I earned a Certificate in Advanced Web Design from the University of Rhode Island Continuing Ed program (where I saw what’s really under the hood of a website!) In my free time, you can find me scouring the aisles of independent bookstores, reveling at the quirkiest knickknacks at local mom-and-pop shops, scrolling through YouTube for yummy new recipes, or laughing out loud at the latest comedy special on Netflix.