education

MFA    2009  James Madison University                                      

BFA     2005  Shepherd University

300hr Ayurvedic Wellness Coach - The Shakti School

200hr YTT - Yoga Alliance | Dharma Studio     

100hr Ayurvedic Health Coach - Yoga Alliance

exhibitions, scholarly, creative, and professional activity

·       2024 October. SECAC (Southeastern College Art Conference). Chair of Culture, Community & Connection – Exploring the Healing Science of Art through Ayurveda session. Atlanta, Ga.

·       2024 Penumbra Professional Development: Anthotype & Other Organic Processes, Part I & II. New York City, NY

·       2024 Penumbra Foundation Member. New York City, NY.

• 2023 UMW Faculty Supplemental Grant Recipient. Art & Art History Department. Spring 2023. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2024 October. SECAC Volunteer and UMW Art & Art History Representative. Richmond, Va.

·       2024 February. FCCA Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts. Juror. “All Photography” National Exhibition. Fredericksburg, Va.  

·       2024 January. Visiting Artist. James Madison University. Experimental Photography.  Gallery Lecture. Harrisonburg, Va.

·       2024 January. Dorothy Hart Community Center. Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale. Juror. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2024 January. Dorothy Hart Community Center. Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale. Gallery Lecture. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2024 January. Grace Street Gallery, James Madison University. Solo Exhibition. i am the elements. Harrisonburg, Va.

·       2023 April. Arts Center in Orange. Group Exhibition. UMW Faculty Show. Orange, Va.

·       2023 December. FCCA Winter Blues. Group Exhibition. FCCA.  Fredericksburg, Va. 

·       2023 November. Creator & Instructor - Yoga in the Galleries. UMW duPont Gallery. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2023 November. Artist Lecture. UMW ARTS 474-Senior Thesis. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2023 October. Artist Gallery Talk. UMW duPont Gallery. Annual Studio Art Faculty Exhibition.  Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2023 October. SECAC (Southeastern College Art Conference). Volunteer & Representative. Richmond, Va.

·       2023 September. UMW Annual Studio Art Faculty Exhibition. Group Exhibition. Co-Coordinator, Juror Host, & Marketing Management. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2023 July. Seeing the Sounds. Group Exhibition. Galactic Panther. Alexandria, Va. 

·       2023 April. Alexandria Celebrates Women. Group Exhibition. Canal Center. Alexandria, Va.

·       2023 April. i am the elements. Solo Exhibition. TinTop Arts. Winchester, Va.

·       2023 FCCA National Photography Exhibition. Group Exhibition. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2022 Virginia History Museum. The Journal, display of published work.

·       2022 FCCA Artist Choice. Juried Exhibition. Honorable Mention Award. Fredericksburg, Va

·        2022 UMW Annual Studio Art Faculty Exhibition. Group Exhibition. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2021 UMW Annual Studio Art Faculty Exhibition. Group Exhibition. Fredericksburg, Va.

·       2021 Skyline Indie Film Festival. Volunteer. Winchester, Va. 

·       2009 Sawhill Gallery. James Madison University. i am the landscape.  Solo Exhibition. Harrisonburg, Va.

·       2007 Grace Street Gallery. James Madison University. Solo Exhibition. Harrisonburg, Va.

·       2005 Row House Gallery, Solo Exhibition. Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV