Academic
With over 15 years in higher education, I design and lead inclusive, experiential learning environments across Graphic Information Technology (GIT), User Experience (UX), and immersive media. My approach blends real-world challenges with community engagement, preparing students for dynamic, human-centered careers shaped by innovation and accessibility.
Academic Experience
- Associate Teaching Professor, Arizona State University
- Graduate Program Chair, GIT
- Curriculum co-developer for Visual & Interactive Media (VIM) Program
Teaching & Mentorship
- 310+ courses taught across 3 modalities (Immersion, Hybrid, Asynchronous)
- 200+ culminating experience students mentored
- Honors, capstones, and MS portfolios across multiple disciplines
Curriculum Innovation
- Canvas Blueprint and Automatic Course Copy Initiative
- Curriculum co-developer for Visual & Interactive Media (VIM) Program
- GIT Creative Agency course: Students run a live agency for nonprofits
Global Collaborations
- Mandela Washington Fellowship Recipricol Exchange programs in Kenya and Cabo Verde
- Workshops on design thinking and social change
Professional Activities
- Chair, 2024 UCDA Design Educators Summit: Immerse
- Member: AIGA, IxDA, UCDA, IAAP
- Speaker, PHX Design Week, ShowIt's SPARK, and more