EDUCATION

MFA, Graphic Design
Iowa State University
Expected Spring 2027

Continuing Education, Interactive Design & Marketing
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
2016 – 2017

Continuing Education, Design
The Ohio State University
2012 – 2014

MA, Hispanic Linguistics
The Ohio State University
2008

BA, Spanish
University of Northern Iowa
2006

courses taught

Iowa State University
ARTGR 2740: Typography II
ARTGR 2720: Digital Photography for Graphic Design
ARTGR 4770: Practicum (TA)
LAS 101: Orientation for Open Option Students

The Ohio State University
SPAN 102.66: Intensive Review of Spanish I
SPAN 103.01: Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 103.66: Intensive Review of Spanish II
SPAN 104: Intermediate Spanish II

selected activities

Chair, Organizing Committee
GRAADS (Graduate Art and Design Symposium)
February 2025 – Present

Sophomore Portfolio Reviewer
Iowa State University
May 2025

Team Leader
Design Shift, Iowa State University
March 2025

Junior Portfolio Reviewer
Iowa State University
March 2025

ISU Graphic Design Graduate Excellence Grant
Enclosure (M+DEV Indie Showcase)
November 2024

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (Professional)
French (Basic)

professional experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University
2024 – Present

Senior Product Designer
Paycor
2021 – 2024

Experience Designer
Sammons Financial
2019 – 2021

UI/UX Designer
Hy-Vee
2017 – 2019

Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Iowa State University
2014 – 2017

Academic Advisor, Spanish & Portuguese
The Ohio State University
2010 – 2014

Lecturer, Spanish & Portuguese
The Ohio State University
2008 – 2009

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Spanish & Portuguese
The Ohio State University
2006 – 2008

exhibitions & festivals

M+DEV Indie Showcase
Madison, WI
November 2025

ISU Graphic Design Grad Show
Ames, Iowa
March 2025

M+DEV Indie Showcase
Madison, WI
November 2024

All Makers Eve Exhibition
Ames, Iowa
October 2024

Pear Fair
Cedar Falls, Iowa
September 2022

Pear Fair
Cedar Falls, Iowa
September 2018

80/35 Music Festival (Vendor)
Des Moines, Iowa
July 2018

Brilliant Crafts and Wares Fair
Des Moines, Iowa
June 2018

PedalArt Poster Exhibition
Des Moines, Iowa
May 2018

Market Day
Des Moines, Iowa
April 2018

Pear Fair
Cedar Falls, Iowa
September 2017

PedalArt Poster Exhibition
Des Moines, Iowa
May 2017