Education
Northwestern University, Evanston IL - Diploma 2025
Theatre BA - Game Design, Interactive Media and Animation Minor | Playwriting Module | Theatrical Design Module
Enka High School, Candler NC (2017 - 2021)
Concentrations in Fine Arts, Hospitality, and Natural Sciences
Research Experience
Northwestern University - Honors Thesis Project (February 2024 - Present)
Titled: Kaleidoscope - Color-Emotional Association Through Mental Compartmentalization
Research-based project exploring the associations between colors and emotions, as well as emotional compartmentalization as a response to trauma. Project is manifested in the form of a full-length theatrical script and an interactive art installation piece that serves as the set of the production.
Advisors include Professors Özge Samanci and Julie Marie Myatt.
Professional Opportunities
Northwestern University Summer Internship Grant Recipient
Worked with the Northwestern Gender and Sexuality Resource Center to train as a designer and muralist.
Supervised by Matthew Abtahi.
Advised by artist and muralist Sonata Kazimieraitis.
Service and Leadership
Sit & Spin productions (October 2021 - Present)
Design Supervisor (April 2023 - Present)
Unify the vision of designers and directors in productions, pursue a cohesive vision, and adapt ideas to fit within realistic confines of budget and space capabilities.
Development (Fundraising) Director (April 2022 - April 2023)
Organized brand partnerships and fundraising opportunities for the group.
Special Events Coordinator (October 2021 - April 2022)
Project liaison for all productions/events taking place outside of the main season of production.
Rainbow Alliance (September 2021 - Present)
Internal Programming Chair (March 2023 - Present)
Organize all internal events for the Rainbow Alliance, foster community among LGBTQ+ students at Northwestern University, lead the internal programming committee.
Willard Residential College (November 2021 - June 2023)
Food and Fireside Chair (March 2022 - March 2023)
Weekly catered events to foster community among the residents. Organized interactions with faculty and guest speakers of Northwestern University. Planned Willard Formal at an off-campus location.
The Blackout Northwestern (October 2021 - September 2023)
Outreach Chair (October 2022 - Present)
Crafted and publicized the identity of the organization across campus to promote engagement with the community and recruitment of new members.
UNITY Charity Fashion Show (October 2021 - May 2023)
Fashion Committee Head + Lead Designer (June 2022 - Present)
Lead a team to reach out to designers and stylists to feature in the show. Fundraised for the show and our charity partner. Coordinated show logistics and styling. Designed and constructed a cohesive UNITY student collection.
Honors and Awards
Gay Gaming Professionals Scholar (2023 - Present)
Benjamin A. Gilman Program Alumni - Athens, Greece (2022)
Critics Choice in Costume Design (best in state) at North Carolina Thespian Festival (2021)
North Carolina Governor’s School Alumni (2020)
Best Director Recipient at NC Filmworks (2020)
North Carolina Habitat for Humanity 3D Design Contest Winner (2015)