Hi!
I am an LA-based graphic designer turned ecological gardener, educator, and UC Master Gardener.
Throughout my twenties I tried and failed at finding my place in the corporate and nonprofit worlds. I switched careers several times but nothing felt right. I enjoyed the creative problem solving of graphic design, but working behind a screen full time was killing me. That’s when I learned about permaculture and how I could apply my graphic design skills to ecological landscape design and gardening. I quit the 9-5 life and threw myself into this new world.
Now, you can find me installing native plants in a client’s yard, teaching high school students how to grow plants from seed, hosting open hours at the community garden, or trading seeds at a seed swap with garden friends. I have found no greater joy than digging my hands in the soil, learning from and teaching others about plants and Southern California ecology, and building community around food sovereignty. I am passionate about getting people of all ages excited about growing food and reigniting their connection to land.
In 2019, I earned my MFA in Graphic Design from Boston University’s School of Visual Arts. Previously, I had worked as a marketing communications professional before transitioning over to design. I earned my BA in Environmental Policy from Mount Holyoke College in 2013.
If you’re interested in working together, please get in touch!
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