Bio

Originally from Dayton, Ohio, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelors’ Degree in Journalism – Magazine Writing and a minor in American history. I began working at VMSD magazine as Assistant Editor in November 2012 and have been the trade publication's Editor-in-Chief since April 2023. In 2022, I became the Co-Chair of the International Retail Design Conference (IRDC). From managing freelancers to planning issue content and writing and editing content for each issue, I wear many hats in my role at VMSD. Beyond the day-to-day magazine duties, I help to coordinate and plan the magazine’s yearly educational design event (IRDC) that draws hundreds of attendees from around the U.S. and abroad. Since 2015, I have sat on the board of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Through my board position, I have helped plan and promote local chapter-run events, coordinated and built its quarterly newsletter, and have been privileged to meet a myriad of inspiring local journalists and writers.