I’m passionate about creativity and self-expression, and I believe that creativity exceeds art itself in importance. Everyone is creative, but many don’t explore or cultivate it because they don’t see themselves as ‘artists’. I’m adamant that future generations deserve better access to opportunities and resources that will allow them to develop their passions into financial stability and fulfillment. Utilizing my experience in operations and lifelong pursuit of creative endeavors, I aim to use these critical business skills and focus on self-exploration to help creatives thrive in a capitalist society.

I have extensive experience in retail, project management, and customer service, as well as an MA in Creative Entrepreneurship from Columbia College Chicago. I have worked predominantly for small businesses and startups, scaling growing companies, leading operations departments, managing social media marketing, and much more. Managing small businesses as a single employee to leading a growing team of national professionals, I have learned how to transform a simple idea into a well-structured community of creative minds.

As a Regional Operations Manager for Workbox, a high-growth startup that provides co-working, venture funding, and critical business resources to small businesses and startups, I worked diligently to develop policies and processes, scale operational practices, open new locations, and grow an effective team.

Most recently I served as Director of Operations for Studio 424, a creative social club in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, that offers coworking and event space. I developed brand standards, managed all marketing efforts across booking platforms, the studio424chicago.com website, and social media platforms. I planned and executed Pop-Up Events to drive sales and showcase local artists in the talented Chicago community.

Outside of my career paths, I have spent my free time pursuing creative projects with a focus on fashion and design. Digital art, interior design, screen- and block-printing, web design, jewelry design and creation, and sewing and apparel design experience have all provided me an outlet through which I can envision a business that focuses on creativity. A passion for art bred from limited resources combined with the operational management experience with small businesses and growing companies has led me to imagine a better business model that serves the environment and future generations through creative mindfulness, resourcefulness, and transparency.