I believe that design and communications need to be a catalyst for social change.
I work to make communications and design accessible and sensitive to cultural and historical context. All projects listed below are done in collaboration with the many talented people whom I've had the honor to learn from and work alongside.
Writing samples are available upon request.
Digital Accessibility and Inclusion for the City of New York
Guidelines, training, and events to empower City workers to create accessible and equitable digital services
Textile Artists Organizing for Change
Campaign to support grassroots organizations in battleground states during the 2020 Presidential election.
War on Women is Over! If You Want it
Campaign to on reproductive rights to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Design Research at the NYC Department for Environmental Protection
Process in creating accessible content and design strategy based on user research and stakeholder insights
Print Layout and Digital Content
Featured print and digital content creation at the Center for Reproductive Rights and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
My Approach
I believe that we make the most sustainable impact when we combine participatory design and community building in our communications strategy. My goal is to center the needs and expertise of community members that are closest to the problem and solution.
Personal Project
In an effort to make machine learning more accessible, I'm attempting to train neural networks American Sign Language using ML5. And when I am not working on communications strategies, I am a weaver, educator, and community organizer.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Have thoughts on how we can work together? You can send me a message through the Contact form, and I will reply to you shortly.