EDUCATION
B.F.A., Crafts — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1983
B.S., Human Resources and Family Studies (Textiles) — University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1982

ADDITIONAL STUDIES
Cleveland Institute of Art — Summer Semester, Lacoste, France
Scuola di Arte Mosaica, Ravenna, Italy — Summer Program, Grant Recipient
School of the Art Institute of Chicago — Student-at-Large Program
Seattle Pacific University — Fiber Forums, Whidbey Island, WA
ArtsFund — Board Leadership Training Program
Cohorts.art — Mentorship Program (Lisa Orr, Mentor)

ARTISTIC PRACTICE
Studio Ceramic Artist — Seattle, WA
Creates porcelain paper clay wall works integrating terra sigillata, washes, and glazes, assembled into multi-part sculptural compositions.
Active in Seattle’s ceramics community since 2007, beginning at Pottery Northwest and continuing in her Fremont studio.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manufacturing Liaison, Commercial Building Materials Sector — Seattle, WA
Served as the key bridge between floorcovering product design and large-scale architectural projects, including the Washington State Convention Center. Collaborated closely with architects and designers to translate conceptual ideas into manufacturable, market-ready solutions. Recognized by interior designers for consistently inspiring approaches to color palettes, pattern scale, and composition. 

Previous employers included Milliken Floorcovering, Bentley Mills, and Steelcase (1988–2025).

VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP
Pottery Northwest — Board Member & Fundraising Chair, 2012–2016

International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Northern Pacific Chapter
VP of Members; Communications Chair; InAwards Inaugural Committee Co-Chair; Zero Land Sponsor/Committee Member
Industry Member of the Year, 2007 and 2010
Active involvement from 2003 to present

EXHIBITS
Ballard Art Walk
August Featured Artist at Smal Market, 2026

Kenmore Art Show featuring "Best Friends"
Awarded an Honorable Mention in 3D category, 2026