Curious by nature, creative in expression,hope-filled through Jesus. In 2022, I received my BFA in Fashion Marketing & Management with a minor in Fibers from the Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia, USA. Shortly after graduating, I relocated to the Western Highlands of Guatemala and spent time working in the textile sector for a cooperative on mission to provide fair wages to female Maya weavers. This period spent in Central America was followed by my return home to Texas where I worked as a Design & Production Assistant for ethical lifestyle brand HarperSage based out of Austin. By working closely with the brand’s CEO/Founder and serving as a sounding board for decisions impacting creative marketing, product development, and wholesale partnerships, I became exposed to the multi-layered efforts involved in running a profitable business that maintains alignment with its social impact goals. Most recently, I was based out of the UK for my MSc in Textile Sustainability and Innovation at the University of Leeds. Intrigued by the circularity potential of plant dyes at the commercial scale, my final dissertation surveyed the logistical opportunities and challenges of sourcing dyestuff from food-waste streams.
I believe the experiences mentioned above are in response to a moment I had in 2018 while pursuing my undergrad at SCAD. During a period of confronting various food allergies developing at the time, a discovery and deep interest in conscious consumerism subsequently arose. By learning to be more sensitive of what went into my body, I started applying this intentional mindset to all areas of my life where I found myself participating in the global marketplace: from the brands I support, to the media I consume. Over time, this heightened awareness of consumption habits, behaviors, and their collective impact transformed my outlook on how we interact with both each other and our local environment, for better or worse.
What get’s me jazzed? Likely anything that supports regenerative design, textile circularity, local food systems, responsible material sourcing, supply chain transparency, natural dyeing, and connecting with others in unexpected ways. Let’s chat!
