I illustrate stories that spark curiosity and wonder, whether it's through comics, children's books, or animated explainers. With a background in STEM and a love for character-driven storytelling, my mission is to inspire people about the work around them and within them. As an avid visual storyteller, my work stands out for it's warmth and emotional depth to give life to the unseen. Whether you're looking to educate, entertain, or connect through empathetic storytelling, I'm here to help bring life to your vision. **Project Experience** *Freelance Illustrator (2023-Present)* - Designed comics, graphic novels, infographics, science figures, and narrative illustrations. *Nautilus SciComm (Jan 2025-Present)* Roles: Visual Designer & Illustrator - Led visual direction for 3 educational science explaienr videos, from storyboarding to final animations. *Children's Educational Science Book (March 2025-Present)* Roles: Lead Illustrator & Project Manager - Co-created a 30-page children's book explaining anatomy through "why" questions. - Managed project timelines, illustration pipeline, beta testing…

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I illustrate stories that spark curiosity and wonder, whether it's through comics, children's books, or animated explainers. With a background in STEM and a love for character-driven storytelling, my mission is to inspire people about the work around them and within them. As an avid visual storyteller, my work stands out for it's warmth and emotional depth to give life to the unseen. Whether you're looking to educate, entertain, or connect through empathetic storytelling, I'm here to help bring life to your vision. **Project Experience** *Freelance Illustrator (2023-Present)* - Designed comics, graphic novels, infographics, science figures, and narrative illustrations. *Nautilus SciComm (Jan 2025-Present)* Roles: Visual Designer & Illustrator - Led visual direction for 3 educational science explaienr videos, from storyboarding to final animations. *Children's Educational Science Book (March 2025-Present)* Roles: Lead Illustrator & Project Manager - Co-created a 30-page children's book explaining anatomy through "why" questions. - Managed project timelines, illustration pipeline, beta testing…

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I illustrate stories that spark curiosity and wonder, whether it’s through comics, children’s books, or animated explainers. With a background in STEM and a love for character-driven storytelling, my mission is to inspire people about the work around them and within them.

As an avid visual storyteller, my work stands out for it’s warmth and emotional depth to give life to the unseen. Whether you’re looking to educate, entertain, or connect through empathetic storytelling, I’m here to help bring life to your vision.

Project Experience
Freelance Illustrator (2023-Present)

  • Designed comics, graphic novels, infographics, science figures, and narrative illustrations.

Nautilus SciComm (Jan 2025-Present)
Roles: Visual Designer & Illustrator

  • Led visual direction for 3 educational science explaienr videos, from storyboarding to final animations.

Children’s Educational Science Book (March 2025-Present)
Roles: Lead Illustrator & Project Manager

  • Co-created a 30-page children’s book explaining anatomy through “why” questions.
  • Managed project timelines, illustration pipeline, beta testing
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English
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Education

Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication at University of British Columbia
January 8, 2024 - December 9, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Biology at Virginia Tech
August 22, 2016 - May 7, 2018
Associate of Science at Virginia Western Community College
August 17, 2015 - May 9, 2016

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment, Gaming
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