“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
We’re all builders, creators, instigators… and dreamers. I’ve learned to face every obstacle with creativity; to fulfill my purpose by trusting my instincts; and to tread with confidence, one foot in front of the other.
I’m a Creative Director in brand and digital experience in the beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta. You can find me flexing my creative muscles for my next project or spending time with my family. Our favourite weekend destinations are the Calgary Zoo, Bow River pathway, and Kananaskis.
Panels & speaking engagements
RGD In-house perspectives webinar panelist (Feb. 2021): Automating creative requests: using technology to support creative intake.
Program Advisory Committee, Alberta University of the Arts (Nov. 2019 – present): provided industry expertise to shape Visual Communications programming.
Chinook Blast marketing sub-committee (Aug. 2020 – Feb. 2021): advisory panel to launch a new winter festival in Calgary.
RGD In-house Design webinar panelist (June 2020): How to advance your in-house team.
#shemeets mentor (Feb. 2020): mentored women of colour entrepreneurs, encouraging them find their voice.
West Canadian Wine and Design panelist (Nov. 2019): How interior design and architecture supports branding.
Design workshop (Oct. 2018): design workshop for students at the Werklund School of Education.
Guest speaker at Centre for Art and Technology, Kelowna (Oct. 2018): design, in-house teams and branding.
RGD In-house Design webinar panelist (June 2018): What makes a successful in-house brand?
Brand immersion in Qatar (2014): shared brand insights with the UCalgary marketing team based in Doha, Qatar.
Professional development
The Art of Leadership, Dec. 2019
CAMP Festival, Oct. 2019
The Art of Leadership for Women, Apr. 2019
SCRUM Master training (Sept. 2018)
The Art of Leadership for Women, Oct. 2017
The Gathering, Feb. 2017
Council for Advancement and Support of Education Conference, Feb. 2016
CAMP Festival, Oct. 2015
ULead certificate (2015)
Council for Advancement and Support of Education Conference, Feb. 2014
Awards
2019 RGD Award of Excellence for “We are UCalgary” brand video (Registered Graphic Designers of Canada)
2019 CASE Award for UCalgary Community Report design (Council for Advancement and Support of Education)
2019 CASE Award for UCalgary National Awareness Program campaign illustrations
2018 CASE Award for UCalgary for Stampede parade float
2016 Canadian Printing Award for The Age of Audacity publication
2016 Stampede Parade Award for Best Business or Non-Profit Float
2016 Stampede Parade Award for Most Creative Float
2013 AMPA Award for Swerve’s “Double Take” photo essay (Alberta Magazine Publishers Association)