Born and raised in the Silicon Valley, I have always been around technology. My father, an electrical engineer and my mother a computer programmer, I initially followed in their footsteps thinking I wanted to be a computer engineer. Somewhere along the way, I explored my creative side using the technology all around me. First, it was in taking apart a camera I found in the closet. Later I would get heavily into photography. I think I just wanted to know how things work so I could fully understand the process. I also used computer programming to animate colored lines on an Apple IIe computer. I loved knowing the code behind such interesting and mathematical patterns. To this day, I observe patterns everywhere and use them as inspiration.

Recently, I was Head of Design of Global Corporate Communications at eBay where I managed a team of creatives focused on supporting the Executive Leadership Team, Internal Employee Communications and External Global Communications. A Graphic Designer and Photographer at heart, I love creating and being creative in all aspects of my life. For over 30 years I have used my skills in a variety of ways from typesetting ads for a recruitment ad agency to designing manufacturing tools in a custom printing environment as well as creating websites and digital graphics for promotional banners, both animated and static, digital photography and, of course, print design.

In my spare time, I enjoy working on puzzles, long motorcycle rides and hang gliding on the coast of California and beyond.

  • Artist

    I am fascinated by colors and composition and the magic that happens when it’s out of your control. That’s what pouring acrylic paints is like for me. Even when I select the colors and pour them on the canvas, the results are never the same. Nor are they even that predictable. It’s a good exercise in accepting and leaning into happy mistakes.

  • Photographer

    Capturing shots for over 30 years, I enjoy the magic of being in the right spot at the right time. Photography is one of those activities that really hones one’s awareness of their surroundings and I just love that, being in the background or sidelines and observing the beauty of the world around me.

  • Graphic Designer

    I’ve enjoyed a long career in visual design beginning as a production artist in the world of advertising and ultimately culminating as Head of Design for Global Corporate Communications at eBay. I continue to enjoy freelance and design opportunities that fill my creative cup!

  • Hobbyist

    In my spare time I enjoy motorcycling, hang gliding, electronics and, gaming both video and board games!