Growing up in the Los Angeles foster care system taught me at a young age how to rely on my imagination. With my constant changing of environments, I turned inward to my creativity and began redesigning and reconstructing the world I was living in.  I knew that, with my mind, there were no limits on where I could go, and regardless of where I might have ended up, my creativity could transport me to another place.  Dealing with space and environments this way inspired me to pursue a career that would capitalize on these ideas which ultimately led me to architecture.

 

After receiving my Associates in Interior Design, I went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from UCLA, followed by a Master’s in Architecture from SCI-Arc.  My education did an excellent job at teaching me how to think outside the box, while providing me the software skills and technical expertise necessary for this line of work.  

 

Professionally, I have gained experience in just about every type of design.  From graphic design and virtual reality, to set design and digital medias, all the way to construction on commercial, residential, and hospitality projects.  I would call myself a jack of all trades, and enjoy learning new skills and softwares to remain current with the ever-evolving world we live in today.  Life is short, and I enjoy learning, so why not open up more opportunities for myself by challenging myself to constantly adapt and evolve too.