Nice to meet you
I'd like to think you had an enjoyable time looking through my design portfolio site. I am an Arizona State University (ASU) alumna with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History, a Certificate in Technical Communication, and I recently completed a Master’s Degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Global Affairs and Management specialized in the Creative Industries.
As an Arizona native—born in Tucson, AZ and raised on the border town of Nogales, AZ—I am fortunate to have been well–cultured from an early age to embrace two distinct cultures simultaneously. My experience growing up in this peculiar lifestyle defined the empathy I have towards diversity and inclusion.
Design has been a passion of mine since an early age. Over the course of my career, I have acquired expertise on how design elements elicit emotions and forge meaningful experiences for a target audience. This understanding of design principles has shifted my perspective to focus on the end user and their needs. My enthusiasm for human-centered design originates from my ambition to create unique experiences that leave a lasting impact on individuals, spanning from everyday products to the realm of virtual reality.
With technology continuously advancing, creatives now have endless opportunities to design in ways that were once inconceivable, ultimately enhancing people’s lives in diverse and significant ways.
EDUCATION
ASU Thunderbird School of Global Management
MA • Global Affairs and Management—Creative Industries
Aug 2021–Dec 2022
The Art Institute of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science • Graphic Design
Mar 2007–Mar 2009
Arizona State University (ASU)
Bachelor of Art • Art History
Aug 2001–Dec 2007
Cornell University
Certificate • User Experience Design
Jan 2023–Dec 2023
Arizona State University
Certificate • Technical Communication
Jan 2021–Dec 2022
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