Before I understood the history, composition, simplicity, or color behind art, I loved it for the sticky, colorful, glittery mess of making things. Over time, art taught me how to see—how to notice balance, intention, and meaning in both the refined and the everyday.

This way of seeing and visual problem-solving led me to a career in advertising. I love that the work is as mentally creative as it is visual, bridging strategy, creativity, and cleverness. I’m inspired as much by the artists on the walls of the MoMA and MFA as I am by the colors of fresh fruit or a doodle on the seat of a bus.

I’m drawn to taking risks and trying new things, a mindset that extends beyond the classroom and workplace. You can find me rock climbing or scuba diving, wandering museums, scooping ice cream (an art in itself), hiking in Marin, or watching the sunsets that Boston and San Francisco have to offer.