disseminate, process, and internalize information.
Accordingly, much of my work is characterized by facilitating accessibility and discovery. Whether collaborating with engineers to communicate technical information, designing community programming, or teaching writing, I always seek ways to connect people with knowledge-gathering experiences and stories.
Such is situated in the triangular nature of my academic studies. With undergraduate degrees in rhetoric & writing and anthropology — now complimented by my master's in information studies — I am interested in understanding the myriad ways we communicate information and stories. I believe that words are action and the process of community building is ever-present; I believe that accessibility means so much more than presence; and I believe that information does little good if esoteric.
My professional experience is similarly marked by variability, and in June 2021 I will start a new position as a proposal coordinator at EEA Consulting Engineers, an engineering firm that does extensive work in realms of sustainability and outdoor spaces and is, thankfully, headquartered here in Austin, Texas. Although obviously not an engineer by training, I find excitement in working with the STEM field to make highly technical concepts accessible to a broad audience. (Plus, working with engineers keep my own life interesting and challenging.)
Outside of work, you can find me hanging out with my (very chatty) cat Tilly, rollerskating, reading, or crafting. I'm always looking for a new book to read and ardently stand for good em dash usage, so feel free to get in touch with recommendations or for a punctuation debate.