Graphics reporter and data visualization specialist with expertise analyzing complex data, uncovering compelling stories, and translating them into clear visuals for broad audiences. Known for strong relationships and high-impact collaboration under deadline.
SELECTED HONORS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
- Data Visualization Society, Mentor, 2026
- New York Press Club Award Winner, Infographics, 2024 — The World Is On the Move
- Contributor, Pulitzer Prize-winning series, The Wall Street Journal, 2023 — Capital Assets
EXPERIENCE
Graphics Reporter
Aug 2022 – Present- Managed end-to-end design operations and graphics pipelines across 150+ published stories, directing project intake, timelines, and execution for 450+ visual assets.
- Partnered with over 100 reporters, editors, and cross-desk leaders to streamline request intake, manage resourcing, and translate complex datasets into high-impact digital narratives under tight deadlines.
- Oversee data graphics pipelines reaching 4.7M+ readers, establishing standard operating procedures for fast-turnaround visual summaries across 45+ bylines.
- Established key cross-functional partnerships across newsroom leadership as the sole Graphics team member awarded dedicated sports coverage bylines.
- Analyzed structured datasets under high-velocity deadline pressure, standardizing reporting templates and visual workflows across newsroom desks.
Graduate Capstone Advisor, Capstone in Residence, Capstone Judge
Jan 2024 – Present- Managed and enabled graduate-level researchers through an 18-month capstone lifecycle, overseeing project scoping, milestone tracking, research design, and executive presentation delivery.
- Established structured milestone frameworks, delivery roadmaps, and review processes to keep complex data visualization projects on target from discovery to final defense.
- Recognized during final capstone defenses for exceptional advisory leadership and strategic impact on project management and delivery.
Data Visualization Designer
March 2020 – Aug 2022- Led enterprise design operations and accessibility standards, establishing intake workflows and running training workshops that upskilled 500+ staff across global cross-functional teams.
- Partnered with program directors and senior leadership to scope, schedule, and execute interactive visual projects reaching 2M+ annual views.
- Directed visual execution across 12+ international programs, managing project roadmaps to ensure alignment with global strategic goals.
Senior Graphic and Visualization Designer
March 2019 – March 2020- Designed comprehensive visual systems and digital assets across three major B2B software brands, unifying cross-functional brand storytelling.
- Supported multi-channel marketing campaigns, product design initiatives, and enterprise data visualization assets.
Design and Visualization Specialist
March 2018 – March 2019- Created dashboards and analytics visuals for federal agency clients with 80%+ of billable time.
- Designed prototypes and user-centered internal tools for large employee audiences.
Previous: Oceana, Graphic Designer (2015–2018) • NPR, Design Contractor (2014) • Gallaudet University (2012–2014) • Apple (2010–2012)
EDUCATION
Maryland Institute College of Art — MPS, Data Analytics & Information Visualization, 2018
Gallaudet University — MA, American Sign Language & Deaf Studies, 2014
Mount Holyoke College — BA, Liberal Arts / Studio Art, 2010
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Jira, Confluence, R, GitHub, Excel, Google Sheets, HTML/CSS, D3.js, Javascript, HTML/CSS