“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 branding and design in the beautiful city of Calgary, Alberta. You can find me following up on the latest interior design trends or spending time with my family. Our favourite weekend destinations are the Calgary Zoo, Bow River pathway, and Kananaskis.
Interests and achievements
RGD In-house Design webinar panelist (Jun. 2020): How to advance your in-house team.
#shemeets mentor (February 2020): mentored women of colour entrepreneurs, encouraging them find their voice.
Wine and Design panelist (Nov. 2019): How interior design and architecture supports branding.
Program Advisory Committee, Alberta University of the Arts (Nov. 2019): provided industry expertise to shape Visual Communications programming.
Design workshop (October 2018): design workshop for students at the Werklund School of Education.
Guest speaker at Centre for Art and Technology, Kelowna (October 2018): design, in-house teams and branding.
SCRUM Master training (Sept. 2018): completed course.
RGD In-house Design webinar panelist (June 2018): What makes a successful in-house brand?
ULead certificate (2015): completed one-year leadership course.
Brand immersion in Qatar (2014): travelled to Qatar to share brand insights with the UCalgary marketing team based in Doha.
Conferences
The Art of Leadership, December 2019
CAMP Festival, October 2019
The Art of Leadership for Women, April 2019
The Art of Leadership for Women, October 2017
The Gathering, February 2017
Council for Advancement and Support of Education Conference, Feb. 2016
CAMP Festival, October 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)