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I work in the spaces of literature, design fiction, virtual experiences, and their intersection—writing and sometimes designing immersive narrative systems.
I’m especially interested in creating seminal hypertext and new-wave speculative fiction that rethinks American fiction through interactive, electronic, and near-future forms.
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Work Experience
Writer; Designer at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - PresentI work in the spaces of literature, design fiction, virtual experiences & their intersection; ideating for a seminal hypertext to define American fiction or a new wave of speculative fiction.
Writer
January 1, 2024 - PresentA writer; sometimes designer. I work in the spaces of literature, design fiction, virtual experiences & their intersection. Ideally, the creation of a seminal hypertext to define American fiction or new wave of speculative fiction.
Contributor / Reader at Columbia University Journal
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Evaluated fiction submissions for publication in semi-annual Columbia Journal print issues #59–60.
Senior Writer at OUTLIER AI
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Senior writer supporting AI training by editing and executing response/content material produced by others.
Reader at COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY JOURNAL
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Evaluated fiction submissions for publication in semi-annual Columbia Journal print issues #59-60.
Interaction Designer (User testing & prototyping) at European Institute of Design (IED Barcelona) / client projects
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020Performed user-testing and rapid prototyping for Barcelona tech firms including E-Dreams (travel agency), Mutek 2019, and Llum festival (light installation). Designed/assisted interaction design installations such as: Mutek light installation; E-Dreams travel application (booking user flow); and a mockup for Adidas magic mirror installation.
Interaction Designer at IED Barcelona (European Institute of Design)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Performed user-testing and rapid prototyping for local Barcelona tech firms such as E-Dreams (travel agency), Mutek 2019, Llum festival (light installation). Completed interaction design installations included: Mutek light installation, E-dreams travel application [user flow after booking], Mockup [Adidas magic mirror installation].
Writer; sometimes designer
January 1, 2018 - PresentWorks across literature, design fiction, virtual experiences, and their intersection; explores hypertext/speculative fiction concepts.
Education
B.A. English (Film & Media Studies) at University of Florida
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015MFA Fiction Writing at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025B.A. English at University of Florida
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026MFA in Fiction Writing at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015MFA in Fiction Writing at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025B.A. English at University of Florida / Film & Media Studies
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015MFA in Fiction Writing at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025Interaction Designer at IED (European Institute of Design)
January 11, 2030 - March 19, 2026B.A. at University of Florida (Film & Media Studies)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019MFA at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015MFA Thesis at Columbia University School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026IED (Interaction Designer) at European Institute of Design (Barcelona)
January 11, 2030 - August 16, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other, Gaming, Computers & Electronics
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