EDUCATION
2015 | Master of Architecture | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2009-2011 | Non-Degree | Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD *Areas of Study: Contemporary Painting on Glass Independent Study
2008 | Bachelor of Arts | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities * Areas of Specialization: Architecture, Art History, Painting
SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
Revit 2018, SketchUp 2019, AutoCAD 2019, Rhino 3D, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, MS Office
EXPERIENCE
2018-Present | Project Architect | Ron Wright & Associates/Architects, Seattle, WA
2014-18 | Project Developer | Koch Hazard Architects, Sioux Falls, SD
2015 | Architectural Studio Abroad with U of M Professor Blaine Brownell | Invitation by Eric Phillips and NBBJ | Shanghai, China
2013-14 | Teaching Assisant| University of Minnesota - Twin Cities *Introduction to Drawing in Architecture *Design Fundamentals II
2013 | Teaching Workshop with Professor Andrzej Piotrowski | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities *Teaching Introduction to Drawing in Architecture
2011 | Personal Independent Study, Peter McGrain Artist Workshop
Bingen, WA *Areas of Study: Artistic Traditional Glass Painting and Vitri-Fusaille Technique
2010 | Gifts in Stained Glass with Artist Patricia Barkley, Panhandle Art Glass, Spearfish, SD
2008-2010 | Project Engineer | Henry Carlson Company, Sioux Falls, SD
2007 | Architectural Studio Abroad with U of M Professor Lance LaVine, Oaxaca, Mexico
2006 | Architectural Intern | Horty-Elving and Associates, Minneapolis, MN
PUBLICATIONS
2020 | South Dakota Senate Bill 157: Cutting Red Tape on Rural Building | Blueprint South Dakota
2019 | Home on the Prairie | Blueprint South Dakota
2016 | Brains Crave Natural Environments | Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture (ANFA)
AWARDS AND HONORS
2015 | 3rd Place Student Choice, Masters Final Project | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2014 | Pesek Scholarship | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2013 | AIA Minneapolis Endowed Graduate Fellowship | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2004 | National Honor Society | Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
2004 | Regents' Scholar Award | Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITION RECORD
2021 | Fresh Flours Bakery & Cafe Guest Artist | White Center, WA
2018 | Herstory: Women's History Month | Third Eye Gallery, Sioux Falls, SD
2017 | Art Maze II | Exposure Gallery & Studios, Sioux Falls, SD
2016 | Skell House | Exposure Gallery & Studios, Sioux Falls, SD
2016 | Neuroscience and Architecture Conference | Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA
2016 | Art Maze | Exposure Gallery & Studios, Sioux Falls, SD
2015 | Bombshell(ter) Art Show | Artist Collective, Sioux Falls, SD
2012 | Kinsey Institute Juried Show | Bloomington, IN
2010 | Wine & Cheese | Barbacoa's Burritos & Wraps, Spearfish, SD
STUDENT EXHIBITION RECORD
2014 | Digital Drawing | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2013 | Material Investigation: Concrete | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2008 | Intermediate Painting | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2007 | Oaxaca | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2007 |Architecture in Watercolor | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2006 | Drawing & Design with Architecture | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
2005 | Architectural Drawing | University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
2004 | South Dakota Student Media Fair | Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
ASSOCIATIONS AND COMMUNITY
2021- | Georgetown Community Council | Seattle, WA
2021- | Improv with Unexpected Productions | Seattle, WA
2021- | Jet City Ruck Club | Seattle, WA
2019- | Hugo House Works in Progress | Seattle, WA
2016- | Dakota Rural Action | DRA is a grassroots family agriculture and conservation group that organizes South Dakotans to protect our family farmers and ranchers, natural resources, and unique way of life.
2019- | AIA Seattle | WA Livability & Affordabiltiy Committee, Women in Design, Diversity Roundtable
2015-18 | AIA SD | Communications Committee, Emerging Professionals Committee, AIA SD Conference Volunteer
2012-2013 | THERE Journal of Design | University of Minnesota School of Architecture | Editor *Student produced design publication in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota.
2008 | Mentor Program | University of Minnesota College of Design
2005-2008 | AIAS | Webmaster and Designer
The American Institute of Architect Students (AIAS) is a passionate student organization that works towards a greater future for the Architecture Education Community.
2004-2005 | Minnesota Public Interest Research Group | The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) is non-partisan student group that evaluates current issues and promotes public action in the state of Minnesota.
VOLUNTEER
2019-Present | Drawing Instructor & Lunch Service | Mary's Place Women's Day Center, Seattle, WA
2018 | Visual Arts Commission Member | City of Sioux Falls
2018 | Drawing Instructor | South Dakota State Penitentiary, Sioux Falls, SD
2018 | Linking Fences ArtCentral Artist | Spearfish Arts Center and Matthew Opera House
2016-18 | Design Critic | Department of Architecture, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
2014-16 | Planter Design-build | Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum, Sioux Falls, SD
2015-18 | Skater, Coaching Committee, & WFTDA League Member | Roller Dollz, Sioux Falls, SD
2013-2015 | Skater & WFTDA League Member | North Star Roller Girls, Minneapolis, MN
2010-12 | Skater and Fundraiser Devotee | Madhouse Madams Roller Derby, Spearfish, SD
2010 | Theater Assistant | Spearfish Arts Center and Matthew Opera House