About
Growing up in rural southwest Wisconsin, some of my earliest memories are of tracing paths with my trucks and tractors on my dirt pile. I would use the tire impressions as marks to indicate roads and remember considering the different shapes made by moving faster or slower and adjusting the amount of pressure used to make the impressions. In my work today, my fascination with mark making continues through my use of line and composition to transform recollections of emotional responses at different times and settings throughout my life. Making art connects me to my experiences while allowing me the opportunity to transform those experiences.
Community art highlights
Doors of Opportunity project, Habitat for Humanity - Winona, MN 2026
“Carrying Each Other” juried group exhibition, Lanesboro Arts Center - Lanesboro, MN 2026
SEMAC (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council) grant recipient for “Fundamentals: Foundations” drawing class in partnership with the Winona Arts Center - Winona, MN 2025-2026
SEMAC grant recipient for “Through Reflections We See Ourselves” art appreciation class in partnership with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center - Winona, MN 2025
Mentor - Emerging Leaders Cohort, Engage Winona, Winona, MN 2024-2025
SEMAC grant recipient for “Dwellings” woodcut class and exhibition in partnership with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center and the Winona Arts Center - Winona, MN 2024-2025
Guest presenter/facilitator - Engage Winona, Winona, MN - 2024
Establish and facilitate drawing club - Winona, MN - 2023 to present
Establish and facilitate drawing club - Rhinelander, WI - 2017 to 2019
Exhibit art in Howard Young Art Exhibitions - Minocqua, WI - 2015, 2017, and 2018
Facilitate woodcut class - Lac Courte Oreilles College, Lac du Flambeau, WI - 2015
Exhibit art in “One Foot In the Door” Pump House Regional Art Center - La Crosse, WI - 2014
Visiting Artist Residency - Sedona Montessori School, Sedona, AZ - 2008
Co-Presenter of “Sketch-box Art” academic paper with Dr. Lisa Schoenfielder - Wisconsin Art Education Association Conference - River Falls, WI - 2008
Subject of two articles in Viterbo publications as model of artistic and academic excellence - Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI - 2007 and 2008
Published poem and art in Touchstone - Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI -2007 and 2008
Facilitate afterschool art class and show - Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI - 2007
Founding member of art club - Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI - 2007
Design and coordinate sand sculpture - Sand on the Riverfront, La Crosse, WI - 2007
Community engagement
River Arts Alliance - Member - Current
Southeast Minnesota Arts Council - Arts Advisory Panelist - Current
Winona Arts Center - Member - Current
Winona County Early Intervention and Prevention Committee - Co-chair - 2021 to 2025
Winona County Health and Human Services Advisory Committee - Co-chair - 2021 to 2025
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
St Olaf College - Northfield, MN
Studio Art and Art Education
Viterbo University - La Crosse, WI
Art and community related employment
Mental Health Practitioner
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center - Winona, MN
November 2022 to Present
Coordinate and facilitate Southeast Minnesota Arts Council grant projects, 2024 and 2025.
Facilitate Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services skill developing groups: Drawing Club and Servant Leadership.
Gallery Manager
Woodland Indian Art Center and Artists Incubator - Lac du Flambeau, WI
June 2014 to March 2015
Purchase artwork to sell in retail gallery, establishing market rate for authentic artwork produced by members of Ojibwa tribes in northern Wisconsin
Cultivate relationships with artists across 6 reservations in northern Wisconsin to develop class schedules and culturally appropriate events
Inform customers about artwork, researching cultural traditions and partnering with community artists
Write Grants for art center and individual artists
Teacher
Sedona Charter School - Sedona, AZ
August 2010 to June 2011
Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff
Teach 7th and 8th grade math, physical education, and art
Partner with other teachers and administrative staff to schedule classes and events
Enter students' artwork in regional art competitions
Senior Certified Framer
Michaels Arts and Crafts - Eau Claire, WI
November 2007 to July 2010
Serve customer with knowledge of art supplies, art preservation skills, and frame designs
Handle technical and most challenging projects, including designing and assembling
Art Director
Mathy Center Boys and Girls Club - La Crosse, WI
February 2006 to August 2007
Develop youth art program (ages 6-16) with sensitivity to racial and economic diversity
Partner with Viterbo University Art Department faculty and students
Develop weekly Drawing Club
Develop and facilitate summer art classes by coordinating with area art educators
Order supplies and submit budget
Write art project proposals for local donations
Coordinate volunteers for events and programs