I love spending time with my dog and with the people I love; hosting dinners, baking cakes for birthdays and milestones, and just creating space to celebrate everyday things. I'm also passionate about being outdoors: surfing, gardening, hiking, and hunting for hidden swimming holes. Nature is the ultimate prize—a “water feature,” as I like to call it—feels like the cherry on top.
I was a professional longboard surfer for about 12 years, which gave me the incredible opportunity to travel the world doing something I love. Nowadays I find joy in coaching and sharing what the ocean has to offer with others.
It’s hard to pick just one. I feel incredibly fortunate to have spent so much time abroad through surfing, which has exposed me to a wide variety of architectural styles and interior spaces that reflect different cultures and ways of life. I’m especially drawn to architecture and design that embraces mixed media, texture, and adapts to the natural environment. Designers and architects like Charles and Ray Eames, Luis Barragán, Richard Neutra, and Frank Lloyd Wright resonate with me for their thoughtful integration of materials, color, and surroundings.
I was born in San Diego and moved to Santa Cruz in 2011, where I’ve built my life around the ocean and design. I spent about 12 years as a professional longboard surfer, which gave me the incredible opportunity to travel the world doing something I love and experiencing different cultures, landscapes, and ways of life—all of which influence how I see and approach design.
I spent an extended time working in various fields before going back to school—including design, management, retail and coaching–I’ve developed strong people skills and a unique ability to solve problems creatively. I always try to keep the big picture in mind, which helps me move forward with purpose while also being able to work backward when needed to reach the best result. I value being a true team player and in turn, that mindset allows me to stay open, adaptable, and always learning.
I worked for Fuse as an Intern for two years back in 2021, I then took a break to finish school. In May ‘25 I was welcomed back with open arms and I feel so lucky to be back here working with this strong team of designers and friends.