About
I’m a narrative ecologist and designer focused on building a more sustainable future. I love producing media that inspires progress and shaping technologies that serve both nature and humanity. I'm passionate about bold ideas in climate innovation, entrepreneurship education, and the need for beauty in all we create.
Work Experience
Researching speculative futures of Estonia's climate innovation ecosystem under the guidance of Profesor Erkki Karo at the Tallinn University of Technology.
Research collective. Mapping social innovation tools, organizations, and ecosystems—how they are inspired, built, and designed.
Led Net Zero Cloud content design and strategy to help companies manage their carbon emissions and reach sustainability goals.
Grew and expanded my understanding of climate change, and how we can best address one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Supported creative content, storytelling, and community events for a portfolio of companies using design to improve the world.
Redesigned internal tooling and technology centers through content audits, UX research, and human-centered design.
Led content strategy and product research to help build kid-friendly volunteer projects created in partnership with nonprofits.
Published research and editorial on digital identity, blockchain, technology policy, and the data economy.
Researched local communication platforms, media usage, and the affordable housing market for the New Story Mexico team.
Developed event guidelines for inaugural scholarship program promoting diversity in media careers and researched programs combatting the digital divide.
Created brand communications and social media strategies to amplify criminal justice and social entrepreneurship programming.
Awarded grant to intern abroad in Taiwan managing global brands, conducting competitive research, and analyzing consumer trends for clients.
Education
Researching Estonia's climate technology ecosystem under the guidance of Dr. Erkki Karo in the Department of Innovation and Governance. Attending lectures on innovation theory and Estonian culture.
Studied public relations and social entrepreneurship, with additional coursework across film, design, policy, and religion. Graduated summa cum laude focusing on designing media and technology for social innovation.
Led independent studies on culture, communications, and climate change, and traveled to 12 countries across Europe.
Volunteering
Hosted community meetups and career programs that help college students across the world land their first climate job.
Helped get more capital into the hands of climate entrepreneurs.
Managed one of USC’s largest entrepreneurship organizations and helped students build startups through a 10-week incubator program.
Volunteered and shaped long-term mentorship for Los Angeles students through weekly educational workshops and monthly community immersion trips.
Launched USC’s first impact investing consultancy focused on generating positive social returns for Los Angeles-based venture funds.
Awards
Selected for year-long grant to conduct research on climate innovation at the Tallinn University of Technology.
Recognized for making a meaningful contribution to the public relations field for my climate communications research.
Recognized for excelling in studies both at USC and abroad in London.
Awarded for attaining the highest scholarship average of all undergraduates at USC.
Distinguished by social entrepreneurship department for special seminars and opportunities in social impact.
Writing
An encouraging primer on using design as a lever for climate solutions.
Ways for ESG practitioners to effectively harness generative AI.
Core insights from artists, designers, and technologists on how AI can build creative experiences.
Introducing a new way for users to monitor and reduce carbon emissions through Salesforce.
How do organizations feel about the future of data policy and transparency?
A guide to body biometrics and facial technologies in authentication.
Research on COVID-19 technologies at the height of the pandemic.
Speaking
How to build climate communities for the next generation of young leaders.
Shared my climate journey and resources for students to find jobs in climate tech.