I’m a writer, editor, researcher, and learning designer focused on civic design and knowledge sharing projects. I’m also a job fairy and an artist working mostly with oral history and textiles.
Currently, I
Lead learning design and content development for Civilla Practica, a free online learning program helping public-sector professionals embrace ethical research and design methods. I also support the studio’s ongoing writing, editing, and content design needs.
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Run the donation-based newsletter Words of Mouth, where I share seemingly decent and interesting jobs and opportunities with many thousands of people each week.
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Make and repair textiles, and lead textile repair workshops as one half of Repair Shop, a public education project intent on making mending accessible and commonplace.
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Interview twins about their lived experience.
Previously, I
Collaborated with the Greenpoint Public Library to found the Repair Hub and develop a year’s worth of repair-focused public programming.
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Partnered with university professors to design grad-level online courses in information and library science, social work, and management, and edited lesson plans and curriculum materials, at 2U.
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Consulted with City agencies to develop accessible digital experiences for New Yorkers, at NYC Mayor’s Office of the CTO.
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Managed editing and submissions for scholarly design publications, including Design and Culture, Journal of Design History, and Plot(s).
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Researched, developed, and coordinated content for museums, exhibitions, and public spaces, at RAA.
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Got my MA in Design Studies from Parsons School of Design at The New School, where I studied the intersection of the built environment and human health.
