Amplifying Diverse Stories

CreativeMornings/Boston • 08.2019

I had the opportunity to sit down with the CreativeMornings/Boston team to talk about my passion for storytelling and interest in leveraging design to elevate diverse stories. 

Film by Eric Leone, Paul Horton Visuals

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On Brand

Women Who Code • 11.2017

As part of Women Who Code's Fall speaker series, I presented a case study about the Boomerangs rebrand project as well as shared best practices for creatives embarking on similar projects.

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Demystifying Diverse Hiring

AIGA Boston • 04.2019

As part of AIGA Boston's inaugural Design for Hire event, I led a conversation with Julianna Akuamoah, Chief Talent Officer at Arnold & Havas Media Boston, about diverse hiring within the creative industry.

Inside the Mind of Brilliant Designers
Inside the Mind of Brilliant Designers

General Assembly • 06.2019

As part of General Assembly's panel discussion, I spoke about my life as a designer as well as opportunities for community building.

Photo by Steve Molter

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Diversity in Design

Upstatement • 06.2019

As part of Upstatement's Friday Talk series, I spoke about how I incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion values in my work as a design leader.

Intro to Boston's Design Community
Intro to Boston's Design Community

General Assembly • 01.2020

As part of General Assembly's panel discussion, I spoke about my experience as a hiring manager and shared best practices for applying for jobs and networking within Boston's design community.

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Values-Driven Creative: How to Produce Ethical Creative That Works

The Nonprofit Tech. Conference • 03.2022

As part of the Nonprofit Technology Conference, I participated in a discussion about how organizations can produce effective creative that aligns with their organization's and community's values.