Creative Director

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As a kid, I wanted to be a writer, artist or a senator, so obviously, I became a graphic designer.

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I was born and raised in Queens, and followed my parents’ good advice to get a degree in political science. After graduating Wesleyan University’s College of Social Studies, I came back to New York and translated my young love for art, social science and parties by designing packaging and retail for Moet Hennessy, Lacoste and Remy-Cointreau.

After 5 years, I left to launch as small design studio creating exhibition identities and books for Storm King Art Center, Columbia University, CitiGroup Center for Culture and Hunter College Art Galleries while working on my masters thesis on MoMA’s visual identity during the early years.

I closed shop to join Anomaly’s design team, where as Head of Design I had the privilege of building and leading the design department, leading innovation, brand identities and campaigns. For Wolff Olins New York, I led the design team, where my multidisciplinary background came full circle; uniting my love for research, writing and personal commitment to design for good. In 2019, I joined WeWork’s in-house creative agency to evolve their visual identity. I also speak and judge nationally and have taught Branding & Messaging and Senior Portfolio at Pratt Institute.

Currently, I support Instagram’s Central Design Studio.

Experience:

Instagram Brand Team / 2020–Present

Creative Director

WeWork / 2019–2020

Executive Creative Director

Wolff Olins NY / 2017–2019

Creative Director + Design Coach

Pratt Institute / 2014–Present

Assistant Professor

Anomaly NY / 2013–2017

Head of Design

C/C / 2007–2013

Founder + Creative Director

Mass / 2002–2007

Managing Partner

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Photography by Amanda Kirkpatrick + my mom

Education:

Hunter College, NY / MA History of Art

Wesleyan University, CT / BA College of Social Studies

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Notable Clients:

Abercrombie & Fitch

CitiGroup

CoverGirl

Columbia University

Diageo

Google

Hunter College

Hyatt

Kohl’s

Moet Hennessy

Marriott

New Museum

New York Life

Remy Cointreau

Storm King Art Center

Sally Hansen

Spotify

Wikipedia

YouTube

Judging + Speaking:

Harvard Design X Influence / 2018

SVA Brandstand Techlash / 2018

Fastco Innovation Festival / 2017

Wolff Olins Summit / 2017

Clio Brand Design Awards / 2017

Press + Publications:

CampaignUS

It’s Nice That

Peripheral Visions

BrandNew

Communication Arts

Recognition

D&AD Wood Pencil

AIGA 365: Design Effectiveness

D&AD Professional Awards Annual

Communication Annual 52

Print Magazine Design Annual

Collective Distinction:

Wolff Olins: FastCo Most Innovative in Design / 2018

Anomaly: AdAge Agency of the Year / 2017