Story time …
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Story time … *
It all began in the stacks …
As a kid, I lived for the library. My love for history, information, and helping people find exactly what they need naturally led me to a job in publishing during college, where I quickly realized a career as a librarian was where I wanted to be. My fascination with archives grew, so I applied to The University of Texas iSchool program, where I dove into subjects like digital archives, UX design, database management, rare book preservation, and audio/visual archiving. I graduated in May 2012 with an MSIS, specializing in Archives and Libraries.
Photo Librarian at the American Institute of Physics in Washington DC
Digital Audio mayhem while a Teaching Assistant at UT's iSchool
Hook 'Em, the UT Tower
Photo Archivist daily grind. This day I was accessioning personal objects from the Arnold Newman collection.
Plot twist ...
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Plot twist ... *
Like many, I began my career in one community of practice and now find myself in a completely different one. Curiosity has always been my compass. That curiosity led me to roles as a Digital Archivist, Photo Librarian, Public Librarian, and Technical Content Strategist, in environments ranging from the Smithsonian to advertising agencies. Today, I’m a UX Content Strategist, but one thing remains constant across all my roles: helping people find what they need in the least frustrating way possible. Knowledge is a powerful resource that opens minds and worlds, and I want my work to support that process.
I view my career as a journey. By following my curiosity, I know the next great step will always reveal itself.
If you want all the details of my journey, check out my resume.
What is a Content Strategist without their post its?
Eastman HQ for in person workshop
The first agency I ever worked for, Chief, in Washington DC
Chief team wins Webby Award for NPF work