My design intent is heavily focused on social impact and centering community health and wellness. I believe in the process of regenerative design in which design and architecture work to repair damage done environmentally, socially, and economically. I feel that my purpose, through design and creativity, is to partner harmoniously with others who aim to build a genuine, healthy, supportive, and refreshing environment for everyone.
I am drawn to understanding how the design of social and public spaces in cities can lead to successful, healthy, happy, and lively communities. I strongly believe that every person should have the capability and access to decide what is happening in their communities in order to support a healthy life for themselves, their families, and their neighbors. Compassion and empathy are integral parts of my identity and are deeply ingrained in the work I do. This is what excites me about design, architecture, and art.
Locus Architecture, Minneapolis, MN, US, Architectural Intern
+Deepened my knowledge in digital modeling and drawing representation
+Received valuable hands-on experience with site visits and conversations with clients
+Exposure to social media and marketing development
+Obtained graphic design experience through project presentation
AIAS - Freedom By Design, Minneapolis, MN, US, Public Relations Coordinator
+Learned from having a responsible position requiring communication with the student body, colleges, and firms.
+Gained valuable experience with external promotion of FbD events with physical and digital work
Minnesota Student Association - Undergraduate Student Government, Minneapolis, MN, US, Sustainability Committee Director
+Exposure to student representation responsibility within sustainability-related university decisions
+Gained valuable experience with facilitating, supervising, and delegating tasks of committee members
+Expanded knowledge of sustainability and its application to university-related issues
Student Senate - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US, Student Senator for the College of Design
+Obtained experience through representing the College of Design to the Student Senate
+Developed valuable experience in advocating for students’ needs
Drazenka Designs, Edina, Minnesota, US, Shop Assistant
+Developed comprehension and organization of business related paperwork
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, US, BArch, College of Design
Major: Bachelors of Design in Architecture
Minors: Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) + Sustainability Studies
Danish Institute of Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen, DK, Architecture Studio
Spring semester Architecture Studio and accompanying design classes.
