About

I’m a Kansas City-based group design director currently focused on building brands that resonate on a global level with the Brand Design team at VML.

With nearly two decades of brand design experience, I’ve worked as an independent designer for PepsiCo, Texas Women’s Foundation, small businesses, agencies and startups. Prior to that, I was in Dallas at The Matchbox Studio and BrandCory working on brands like Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Corner Bakery Cafe, The Joule Hotel, The Dallas Museum of Art, Southern Methodist University, Fort Worth Opera and other food, retail, beauty, art and service industry clients.

Day in and day out, I’m just trying my best to make a positive impact for my team, my community and most importantly, my family.

talking ABOUT

_ Showing up to work as your authentic self
_ Methods for generating fresh ideas
_ Persian food
_ Inclusivity at scale: Developing the Intel illustration system
_ Introverted leadership
_ My kids
_ Adaptability, resilience and the creative mind

RECOGNITION

_ AdWeek 2025
_ AdAge 2023
_ McKinsey Leadership Academy 2023
_ PHNX Awards 2023 Gold Brand Identity
_ Print Magazine 2019
_ Print Magazine 2018
_ Communication Arts 2017
_ Communication Arts 2015
_ Logo Lounge Vol. 6