In 2019 I started studying Digital Media Art at San José State University, a multidisciplinary program centered on creative and speculative innovation, where I built my art and design skills and learned to apply them across different contexts.

In 2022 I studied abroad at HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd within the interaction design track, which turned out to be one of the best and most fruitful opportunities I took.
I learned an incredible amount about digital design, expanded my global perspective, and got to join a wonderful community of designers and creatives.

In the time before I graduated, I took opportunities to get involved in my community.
I attended creative jams, designed a marketing campaign for the City of San Jose's homelessness response program, and became an assistant artist for one of Local Color's most distinctive murals.

In 2024 I graduated and shortly thereafter I started looking for master's programs that taught human-centered design using hands-on practical applications.
With the HCI Joint-Master at FH Salzburg and PLUS as my top choice, I started my application process.

This year I moved to Salzburg and am officially a student in the HCI program!

I'm excited to take on real-world design challenges that will inspire my studies and expand my skillset as a designer.