Graphic Design Educator

Teaching visual communication.

Beyond client work, I teach. I help students and emerging designers understand how visual communication works — from foundational design principles to multimedia production, web design, branding, and user experience.

Credentials

Background & approach

MFA

Media Design & Branding

A graduate foundation in design theory, brand systems, and multimedia storytelling that anchors how I teach.

10+

Years in industry

Real client work across branding, web, UX, and campaigns — brought directly into the classroom.

UX

Tools & craft

Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, wireframing, prototyping, and WordPress — taught hands-on.

Experience

Where I teach

Southern New Hampshire University

Adjunct Instructor

Teaching graphic and multimedia design at the university level — guiding students through design fundamentals, digital tools, and portfolio-ready projects.

Sandia Preparatory School

Summer Programs

Leading creative summer programming that introduces younger students to design thinking and visual storytelling.

500-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor

Movement & Mindfulness

A parallel teaching practice grounded in presence, patience, and clear guidance — qualities that carry into the design classroom.

Public Speaking & Facilitation

Workshops & Groups

Comfortable leading workshops, critiques, and group facilitation for audiences of all experience levels.