About me
Art & Philosophy in Disguise
Students with any talent in mathematics are often shuffled into technical careers. Since grade 2, I was encouraged to love STEM. I loved learning anything, so I went along for the ride. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics. I found so much beauty in the material, and a sort of channel to talk with the universe around us. My math skills got me excellent grades, but I was dreaming in my head between classes and homework about the art and philosophy of it all.
Masters in Renewable Energy Science and Technology
Ecole Polytechnique (Map it >>)
With Honors
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering & Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Systems
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Map it >>)
Distinguished Fellow
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics
Saint Louis University (Map it >>)
Magna Cum Laude
healing our environment
After 4 years studying in college, I looked up from my books and saw big challenges in the real world. Compelled to help with climate change, I obtained a Master of Science in Sustainability Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the third best engineering program in the country at the time. I specialized in Renewable Energy with a second Masters at the best engineering school in France.
For five years, I worked in a solar energy company, analyzing weather data to predict viability of new solar farms. I supported over 1000 Megawatts of solar energy getting into the ground—more than 100,000 homes. And I wanted to get even more solar built. But something inside me was calling for change in my life.
By Suzanne Simard
Mindblowing account of the aliveness and intelligence of forests
Edited by Paul Hawken
An epic book of climate solutions
By Rachel Carson
The pioneering book of environmentalism
Visit Earth.org for more amazing reads.
healing our lives
In the last 6 months of my solar energy career, I thought hard about what self-care and authenticity look like. I knew I would not find it at my current job, however fulfilling and wonderful my colleagues were, so I left the team in good hands and took leave. I have since tried many healing tools such as writing, painting, meditation, breathwork, therapy, being in nature, joining communities, and much more. Through this journey, I learned to better listen to what the voice inside me wants.
I am now finding great joy and sense of authentic-self in creating stories and compelling visuals to foster understanding of ourselves, of others, and of our beautiful natural world. Let me help share your story!
let's talk
Have any questions? I am always open to talk about your business, new projects, creative opportunities and how I can help you.