– Developed a “white glove” donor program to strengthen and track relations with top tier donors, resulting in a 115% donation increase over the same time last year and an increase of 14.5% since 2015– Led and built Development Committee, driving donor retention and outreach strategy. Launched a donor cultivation program, establishing processes for initiatives like the "thank you" program, lapsed donor program, and sponsor-level outreach.– Co-led an all-volunteer communications… Show more – Developed a “white glove” donor program to strengthen and track relations with top tier donors, resulting in a 115% donation increase over the same time last year and an increase of 14.5% since 2015– Led and built Development Committee, driving donor retention and outreach strategy. Launched a donor cultivation program, establishing processes for initiatives like the "thank you" program, lapsed donor program, and sponsor-level outreach.– Co-led an all-volunteer communications team to consistently produce engaging, well-timed digital content focused on state-specific issues for use in blog posts, newsletters, and social media channels– Designed and launched a year-long content strategy focused on values-aligned issues and policies. Collaborated with endorsed legislators, with an emphasis on amplifying the contributions of women of color in every campaign– Managed day-to-day operations, including communications, development, political endorsements, volunteer recruitment, and collaboration with the Executive Director and board members for project execution Show less

– Designed packaging and graphics for biodegradable cannabis packaging, ensuring alignment with brand identity and values of sustainability– Created prototypes to demonstrate design concepts to clients and manufacturers– Produced website icons and other digital assets to enhance online presence and user experience– Conducted product photography, highlighting features and benefits of eco-friendly packaging solutions– Consulted as a subcontractor to provide graphic… Show more – Designed packaging and graphics for biodegradable cannabis packaging, ensuring alignment with brand identity and values of sustainability– Created prototypes to demonstrate design concepts to clients and manufacturers– Produced website icons and other digital assets to enhance online presence and user experience– Conducted product photography, highlighting features and benefits of eco-friendly packaging solutions– Consulted as a subcontractor to provide graphic design services to packaging clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction Show less

– Managed campaign team of ten and successfully executed comprehensive outreach campaign raising $345,000 from 700+ donors, engaging 134K+ potential voters– Led and organized over 150 volunteers through trainings, phone banks, text banks, and literature drops– Crafted a digital and social media outreach strategy, contributing to the campaign's most successful fundraising initiatives– Collaborated on campaign strategy and outreach with influential organizations, including… Show more – Managed campaign team of ten and successfully executed comprehensive outreach campaign raising $345,000 from 700+ donors, engaging 134K+ potential voters– Led and organized over 150 volunteers through trainings, phone banks, text banks, and literature drops– Crafted a digital and social media outreach strategy, contributing to the campaign's most successful fundraising initiatives– Collaborated on campaign strategy and outreach with influential organizations, including WA HDCC, WA Democratic Coordinated Campaign, Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL), WA Housing Alliance Action Fund, Conservation Voters of WA, state and local unions, and more. Coordinated efforts to effectively connect with voters Show less

– Conceptualized and executed a graduate thesis focused on understanding the solo travel experiences of women, conducting in-depth research, personal interviews, and user testing to inform product development; this thesis served as the foundation for my business– Launched an online business, growing it to a six-figure company within the first 3 years with a successful release of over 50 SKUs within the first four years in business– Integrated sustainability best practices into… Show more – Conceptualized and executed a graduate thesis focused on understanding the solo travel experiences of women, conducting in-depth research, personal interviews, and user testing to inform product development; this thesis served as the foundation for my business– Launched an online business, growing it to a six-figure company within the first 3 years with a successful release of over 50 SKUs within the first four years in business– Integrated sustainability best practices into product design by incorporating stainless steel, a fully recyclable material, into the initial product lineup. Implemented PVD coating techniques for gold plating, leveraging its sustainability advantages, including reduced waste generation, lower energy consumption, and fewer hazardous byproducts, compared to traditional gold plate methods– Built customer service-centered relationships with over 200 retailers around the world, including HSN, MoMA Design Stores, Nordstrom, and Disneyland Stores– Managed a team of five; directed all design and marketing collateral including digital media and marketing, print advertisements, external communications, product and packaging Show less

– Led the development of a transformative 19-month calendar showcasing Isaka Isaka Shamsud-din's life work, funded by the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation.– Developed compelling messaging and graphics for both printed and digital marketing materials in close collaboration with Isaka Isaka Shamsud-din.– Curated engaging spreads on the Atlantic Slave Trade Chronology and Slave Chronicles, fostering historical awareness.– Managed pre-production and production… Show more – Led the development of a transformative 19-month calendar showcasing Isaka Isaka Shamsud-din's life work, funded by the Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation.– Developed compelling messaging and graphics for both printed and digital marketing materials in close collaboration with Isaka Isaka Shamsud-din.– Curated engaging spreads on the Atlantic Slave Trade Chronology and Slave Chronicles, fostering historical awareness.– Managed pre-production and production processes, ensuring budget adherence and timely delivery of print-ready files for final production. Show less

A multi-disciplinary working environment, committed to ethical production and the reduction of environmental impacts: – Social impact business development - including user and human-centered design practices, social and climate justice – Sustainable manufacturing processes with a focus on local sourcing, low environmental impact manufacturing and logistics, zero waste production, and upcycled material practices

- Designed and delivered curriculum for 'Design Your Life Like an Entrepreneur' course as part of Pratt Institute's Design Entrepreneurship program– Incorporated innovative design methodologies, such as mapping and visualizations, to support student learning and foster creativity– Covered a comprehensive range of topics including:- Design thinking and user-centered design practices- Startup legal considerations-Using social media for entrepreneurship-Opportunity… Show more - Designed and delivered curriculum for 'Design Your Life Like an Entrepreneur' course as part of Pratt Institute's Design Entrepreneurship program– Incorporated innovative design methodologies, such as mapping and visualizations, to support student learning and foster creativity– Covered a comprehensive range of topics including:- Design thinking and user-centered design practices- Startup legal considerations-Using social media for entrepreneurship-Opportunity identification and risk assessment-Goal setting and negotiation tactics-Crafting dynamic proposals and pitch decks-Strategic financial planning– Empowered students to cultivate holistic entrepreneurial skills to help launch their businesses Show less

Created innovative, on-brand graphics and package designs. Designed, made, and tested paper and plastic prototypes used for visual, usability, and viability purposes. Worked closely with company founders to determine vision, timeline, and budget.

– Established a college-level, leadership-focused design program tailored for at-risk youth, facilitating real-world project engagement utilizing design research methods such as user-centered design, a five-step design process, research, prototyping, iteration, and conducting interviews- Collaborated with Best Buy, RadioShack, PowerPlay, and Shinnyo-En alongside students to successfully launch innovative products- Designed and instructed curriculum for the Institute of Play’s… Show more – Established a college-level, leadership-focused design program tailored for at-risk youth, facilitating real-world project engagement utilizing design research methods such as user-centered design, a five-step design process, research, prototyping, iteration, and conducting interviews- Collaborated with Best Buy, RadioShack, PowerPlay, and Shinnyo-En alongside students to successfully launch innovative products- Designed and instructed curriculum for the Institute of Play’s Quest 2 Learn pilot after-school program in Fall 2009 via Sweat Equity Enterprises- Conducted teacher training and design thinking facilitation workshops for diverse institutions such as Rutgers University Future Scholars program, Arizona's Department of Educators in Career and Technical Education, and Aspirations High School. Notable sessions include The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, engaging over 50 educators nationwide in design thinking implementation- Co-developed and co-wrote E-learning Workforce Development Fashion Design and Retail curriculum under Kellogg Foundation- First two NYC program cohorts: 100% high school graduation (as compared to 60% in NYC at the time) and 96% college acceptance rate Show less

Developed a toy design curriculum and architecture curriculum, teaching both courses to 8-12-year-old girls. The goal of each course was to expose young girls to how things they see or experience every day are created, built, used, and to ask why these things are the way they are. In toy design, we focused on branding, design thinking, product development, and final execution. In architecture, we experimented with structures, created habitats, and understood how and why buildings are… Show more Developed a toy design curriculum and architecture curriculum, teaching both courses to 8-12-year-old girls. The goal of each course was to expose young girls to how things they see or experience every day are created, built, used, and to ask why these things are the way they are. In toy design, we focused on branding, design thinking, product development, and final execution. In architecture, we experimented with structures, created habitats, and understood how and why buildings are constructed. Both courses focused on hands-on learning by creating prototypes with accessible craft materials. Show less

Conduct trend and market research in all areas of design. Sketching and rendering for new concept development. Interaction between designers, project managers, and buyers.

Collective/4 was a space which enabled eco-minded designers to collaborate on projects which are human-centered, responsible, empathetic, functional and engaging. The four principles provide a methodology for forward-thinking design, consideration of social context, our natural environment and the experiences of everyday users.

Designed, developed, and maintained existing and newly introduced brands, prescription medications, over the counter drugs, and consumer health products for top 20 Pharmaceutical Companies such as Pfizer, Merck, Novartis, and Wyeth.Worked closely with in-house manufacturing and printing to maximize quality control on all levels of the design and manufacturing process. Co-developed and co-patented a Pharmaceutical package design, made for people losing hand dexterity, to be used… Show more Designed, developed, and maintained existing and newly introduced brands, prescription medications, over the counter drugs, and consumer health products for top 20 Pharmaceutical Companies such as Pfizer, Merck, Novartis, and Wyeth.Worked closely with in-house manufacturing and printing to maximize quality control on all levels of the design and manufacturing process. Co-developed and co-patented a Pharmaceutical package design, made for people losing hand dexterity, to be used for highly toxic medications. We received the highest rating by the FDA, failure = 1, meaning if a child gains access to one pill it is considered a failed product. The design won the Innovative Design award from the Healthcare Packaging Compliance Council in 2006. Show less