About Me

I grew up on a small island off the rugged coast of Maine, where daily life was shaped by the rhythms of the ocean. That early connection to landscape and community continues to inform how I approach interior environments. Before pursuing design, I worked across East Africa and Southeast Asia, managing humanitarian projects in fragile contexts. Together, these experiences shaped my belief that interiors should be grounded in place and reflective of the people who inhabit them.

I am drawn to creating layered spaces that foster connection and carry a sense of material depth and patina. Coming to design as a second career, I find joy in discovery and in crafting environments that inspire and endure.

I look forward to joining a collaborative team and continuing to grow along this evolving design journey.

Resume

  • Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture

    2024-2026

    George Washington University I Corcoran School of the Arts and Design

    Dean’s Award 2024-2025, 2025-2026

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    Master of Public Administration

    Master of Interdisciplinary Studies

    2012-2015

    Portland State University I Mark O. Hatfield School of Government

    Award for highest GPA in the MPA program

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    Bachelor of Arts, History

    2005-2009

    Yale University

  • Self-Employed Interior Decorator

    2021-Current, Washington, D.C.

    Residential interior decoration across D.C., VA, MA, and ME

    Space planning, 3D modeling, furniture layouts and sourcing

    Coordination with trades, vendors, and fabricators

    Budgeting, scheduling, and project installation

    Project specification documentation and procurement tracking

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    International Development

    Mercy Corps, 2012-2020, Various Locations

    Led refugee response programs and cross-cultural teams

    Managed complex projects under logistical, political, and resource constraints

    Engaged in stakeholder coordination, systems thinking, and adaptive problem-solving

    Roles at Mercy Corps included:

    Technical Advisor, Market Systems Development, Washington, D.C.

    Team Leader, West Nile Refugee Response, Uganda

    Senior Officer, Global Partnerships and Alliances, Portland, OR

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Myanmar

  • Global Health Through Education, Training and Service, 2011, MA

    MADRE, Human Rights and Program Department, 2009, NYC

  • Interior Design Certificate Course

    2024

    New York Institute of Art + Design

    Studied trends and history, furniture styles, fabrics, color theory and lighting

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    Project Management for Development Professionals

    PMD PRO, Level 1, 2012

    Professional project management certificate to ensure a set of minimum standards for project managers around defining project risks and goals, assessing progressing, and efficiently delegating work

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    Skills

    Modeling: Revit (advanced), SketchUp (intermediate), AutoCAD (intermediate), QGIS (intermediate), Laser Cutting (intermediate)

    Visualization: Enscape (advanced), Photoshop (advanced), InDesign (advanced), Illustrator (intermediate), Canva (advanced)

    Design Software: Houzz Pro (advanced), QuickBooks (intermediate)

    Other: Hand sketching, diagramming, research

  • American Society for Interior Designers (ASID), Student Member, 2024-Present

    International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Student Member, 2025-Present

  • Homeworthy, 2025

    This Coastal Maine Cottage Perfectly Captures Classic New England Style

    Available on the Homeworthy website

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    Decor Maine, 2025

    Lost + Found on Deer Isle

    Available on Decor Maine’s website

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    Facing Up to the Challenges: Blending Market and Humanitarian Support for Refugees in Uganda, 2019

    Available on Mercy Corps website

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    5 Ways Local Markets Help Refugees Rebuild Their Lives, 2018

    Available on Business Fights Poverty