My Story
My Journey
I’m driven by curiosity, understanding, and a desire to create environments that foster growth and collaboration. Before becoming an Instructional Designer, I spent over a decade working in social work and mental health, helping individuals, teams, and organizations navigate challenges and build meaningful solutions. That work taught me how to listen deeply, ask the right questions, and design with intention.
Throughout my career in schools, nonprofits, and community-based settings, I was always drawn to the moments when I got to design with people in mind. I created interventions, facilitated learning, and mentored others, but what stuck with me were the times I could shape a learning experience based on what people truly needed.
Drawing from my experience as a social worker and therapist, I bring skills in needs assessment, problem solving, and stakeholder collaboration to every project. I believe engaging learning experiences begin by understanding the root of a challenge and translating information in a relatable way that motivates and equips learners.
I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor’s degree in International Politics from North Carolina State University. I have also completed Mediation training at Montgomery College and Tim Slade’s Instructional Design Academy.
My Experience
My Perspective
I came to Instructional Design because I love the challenge of creating learning experiences that meet people where they are and not just built on assumptions. I enjoy digging into problems, collaborating with others, and designing thoughtful and creative solutions.
One experience that sparked my interest in Instructional Design was when I had the chance to craft a workshop series for a group of learners. I started with their needs, not just the topic, and as the sessions went on, I adjusted the content and format based on their feedback and what was resonating. The process of listening, adapting, and designing something that worked was an energizing moment where it clicked for me.