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Born in South Texas to a science nerd and artist. Lived in Texas with the most fun environment and creative sister. I have the biggest immediate family you’ve ever seen which nurtured my people skills and imagination. When I turned 20, I decided to go for it and moved to LA.

Quick trip down memory lane…
I started to sew at 8 years old, started sketching designs at 12, then at 18 I didn’t pay enough attention in college to become a marine biologist because I was doodling nonstop. That’s when I knew my passion was the arts and creating. I had my eye on L.A. and went for it. During my 2 years in fashion school I started and ran a website design studio. After I graduated, I hooked my first job at adidas as a footwear illustrator and worked my way up to Global Design Director of Apparel and Innovation.

After a decade I decided to go solo and work with other brands, expand my experiences, knowledge and network. I also started 4 companies in the health product space along side my freelancing day-to-day. After selling a very successful brand I moved back to Texas with my husband and young son to be closer to family.

I know I have lots more to offer in the creative space, innovation realm and with passionate teams.

Cheers to design.
It all starts with an idea.

FUN FACTS:

• I’m a nationally ranked swimmer (still competing at a high level)

• I have a photographic memory

• I have a hometown record for eating the most pizza in a sitting (28 slices lol)

• My first published poetry was at 17 years old

• My first business was at 19 years old (online modeling agency before it was cool)

• I design shoes and cars for fun

• I’m a self described food critic and linguist