About
I received my B.S. in Apparel Design and Merchandising Management with a minor in Business & Entrepreneurship from the competitive programs at Oregon State University. I later continued my professional education by earning certificates in Creative Arts and Graphic Design from Colorado Mountain College and attending the PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy, where I collaborated with designers from some of the leading footwear companies in the industry.
While concurrently working in the fashion industry, I earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Management & Executive Leadership with an emphasis in Business Sustainability from Penn State University. I also hold an M.A. in Sustainable Design from the Minneapolis College of Art & Design, as well as a Project Management certification that supports my ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
I have a well-rounded background within the fashion industry, rooted in both creativity and technical rigor. I discovered my passion for design at a young age through sewing and developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and fine detail. I began my career in apparel and footwear retail, working in sales, store management, and visual merchandising, before expanding into costume design under costume designer Marti Calson. From there, I worked as a graphics and print designer and product developer for retailer Fred Meyer, then transitioned into fit, sizing, and flat pattern design for the technical outerwear company Sport Obermeyer.
Most recently, I served as Director of Technical Design for the sustainability-minded children’s knitwear brand Misha & Puff, followed by Manager of Global Sizing Standards for Bluestem’s portfolio of brands (Draper & Damon’s, Blair, and Appleseeds). I am currently the Director of Product Management, Quality & Sustainability for Charles River Apparel in Boston, Massachusetts, where I focus on building scalable, responsible product strategies that balance performance, quality, and sustainability.
In parallel with my industry work, I teach Sustainable Apparel Design & Supply Chain at the Boston School of Fashion Design. Teaching is an extension of my broader goal: to help make the fashion industry more sustainable by equipping the next generation of designers and product leaders with the tools, systems thinking, and practical frameworks needed to embed sustainability into every stage of their work. This same mission guides my professional career, as I continue to work with companies committed to improving their environmental and social impact, drawing on my academic background and industry experience to help translate sustainability goals into executable product strategies.
I have also developed my own fashion line, which has been presented in several runway shows across the country, with select collections invited to show internationally and recognized for their originality. Outside of my professional work, I remain actively engaged in community-focused creative and charitable efforts, including regularly preparing meals for families in need and supporting causes through handmade art and design projects.
