( ˘⌣˘ )✐ᝰ Here to cook up solutions at the intersection of art, design, business, & technology!

( ˘⌣˘ )✐ᝰ Here to cook up solutions at the intersection of art, design, business, & technology!

From painting portraits to crafting detailed budgets to building digital experiences, shaping abstract, complex concepts into concrete visual bites has always been my modus operandi.

After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a B.A. in Fine Arts, I established a career in the research and higher education sector to promote equity and accessibility in learning communities. Currently, I am exploring how to drive positive impact through integrated design, business, and technology as graduate student at the University of Southern California Iovine and Young Academy (USC IYA).

Rather than imposing a singular narrative or promoting false optimism, I strive to craft meaningful experiences that provide others a stronger sense of agency.

I believe comics and video games are incredible drivers for social good, and I am particularly interested in creating opportunities for delight in those spaces! (“Sea” below!)

"Saving One Sea Turtle at a Time"

Personal Comic, 2020

Adara whispers to her sister, "You got the goods?" while her sister solemnly nods and raises a thumb up
A cup of thai iced tea drawn in duo tones with the following narrative text: "A bakery we frequently recently added Thai iced tea to their menu, so we ordered a cup."
While holding out a reusable straw, Adara's sister exclaims with sparkles in her eyes, "I'm so excited for you to save a turtle today...!"
As Adara takes a sip of the Thai tea with the reusable straw, a turtle floats above and says "thx."