EDUCATION
2018: Art, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
2021: Textile Arts, Portland State University
Dean’s List and President’s List
1st Place, Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize
Surface Design Association, Outstanding Student Award
EXPERIENCE
2024-2025
Design Teacher – Cada Casa
Developed and taught curriculum for BIPOC immigrant students, fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment.
Led hands-on projects to teach design skills and foster creativity.
2023-2024
Textile Arts Sustainability Consultant – Portland State University
Collaborated directly with the Textile Arts program director in developing a sustainable fashion curriculum, enhancing the program's relevance and impact.
Edited content for the upcoming CLO3D Design textbook, contributing to the field’s educational resources.
Provided technical advice on equipment and managed vendor relationships to support the sustainable fashion program.
2022-2023
Color and Material Design Specialist – Nike Blue Ribbon Studio
Led cross-functional collaborations across product design categories, providing expert design direction and technical consulting.
Innovated and executed seasonal collections based on global trends, advancing Nike's design vision.
Partnered with senior leadership to create learning experiences for the global design community and hosted hands-on surface design workshops for athletes, enhancing product design for athlete-specific needs.
Managed vendor relationships and oversaw product inventory for the Color & Material Lab.
Designed and implemented Nike’s first natural dye garden for sustainable product concepts.
2021-2024
Loom Repair Technician – Freelance
Diagnosed and repaired various loom models, sourcing parts and restoring functionality for clients in the textile industry.
2021
Set Decorator, Textile Design – Kelly Reichardt Film Showing Up – A24
Designed and built a functional dye lab for film production, creating authentic textile elements for the set.
Worked with the set team to stage textiles and rented personal artwork for film production.
2021
Weaving Teacher & Production Assistant for Louise Bourgeois Exhibition – Jordan Schnitzer Museum PSU
Assisted in loom restoration and led public weaving workshops, enriching museum visitors’ engagement with textile arts.
2019-2022
Lab Technician (Weaving, Dyeing, & Sewing Labs) – Portland State University
Played a key role in developing and maintaining textile arts labs in a new PSU building, supporting student learning.
Provided tutorials and hands-on lessons, helping students build technical expertise.
2017-2018
Gallery Assistant – California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Supported exhibition preparation, managed gallery lighting, and tracked inventory for gallery events.
WORKSHOPS
2025 – (upcoming) —Blu Dot
2025 – Trust the Process — Cada Casa (Beaverton High School)
2024 – Indigo Dyeing, Home Textiles — SoHo House
2024 – Dyes of Latin America — Cada Casa (Beaverton High School)
2022 – Art of Mending — Native American Student Center PSU
2022 – The De-gendered Garment — Fariborz Maseeh Hall PSU
2021 – Weave/Repair — Louise Bourgeois Exhibition – Jordan Schnitzer Museum
2021 – Solar Dyeing Workshop — Sunblossom Farm
HONORS, AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2024 – Arte Sumapaz Artist Residency – San Bernardo, Colombia
2023 – In Residence Living (IRL) – Portland, OR
2021 – Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize – 1st Place
2021 – Surface Design Association Award – Outstanding Student Award
2017 – Scholastic Art Awards – American Vision Award
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2025 – Trust the Process – Blu Dot – Portland, OR
2024 – Epilogue – ILY2 – Portland, OR
2022 – Changing the Narrative – The Downstairs Gallery – Portland, OR
2021 – Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize Exhibition – Jordan Schnitzer Museum – Portland, OR
2021 – Viscous Time – Jordan Schnitzer Museum – Portland, OR
2018 – Latinidades – Una Gallery/Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – Portland, OR
2018 – Waves – CalArts Mint Gallery – Valencia, CA
2017 – Art.Write.Now. – New School – New York, NY
PUBLIC ART & COLLECTIONS
2022 – RACC Public Arts Collection
2021 – PSU Foundation Donor Collection
SELECTED PRESS & PUBLICATIONS
2022 – Changing the Narrative: Stories of Student Homelessness and Housing Instability
2022 – “Experiencing Houselessness? See You in the Unfunny Pages,” Joseph Gallivan – Street Roots
2021 – SITKA Center, November Director’s Journal – Alison Dennis
2021 – The Mossy Log, PSU Student Work Displayed in Jordan Schnitzer Museum