Favorite SLC project and why?
Recently I had the opportunity to redesign the Student Disability Lounge on campus. It was a great opportunity to think about the needs of others, and to create a calm, welcoming, and reflective space that all students can utilize on campus.

Interests
My kiddos and hubby, dogs, gardening, flowers, glass fusing, pottery, welding, decorating, farmer’s markets, family, cooking, traveling, scuba diving and teaching art classes.

What I enjoy about working at SLC
I love working with students and the design team to create exceptional designs that directly impact our campus and communities.

When I joined the SLC staff team
I joined SLC in 2012 as a creative coordinator. Now as the art director for the division of student life I get to holistically approach work across the division and how each area can be strategic in our approach. Concept, creative development, strategic direction, production, installation…anything that needs to be done. I love working with our team of talented design professionals as well as student graphic designers - we learn from each other everyday!

Background and education
I'm a 2006 graduate of Iowa State University. After receiving my BFA in Graphic Design I started my career as a packaging designer for Legacy Manufacturing in Marion, IA. In 2008 I was hired by Hunter Specialties in Cedar Rapids, IA to reface the look of their retail brand and redesign over 700 products in their hunting line. I joined the University of Iowa as a Creative Coordinator in 2012, and began my role as Art Director in 2015. In my free time I pursue sculpture making and have created a handful of commissioned community art pieces around the state of Iowa. Working in different fine art fields in my spare time provides an outlet for creative expression, and keeps me inspired. I enjoy teaching art classes across the midwest, in my spare time.

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