I am an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Pacific University, where I teach interaction design, print, motion, game design, design thinking, and visual communication. My scholarly practice integrates design and psychology — I hold an MFA in Graphic Design and a Ph.D. in Psychology — and focuses on how designed artifacts shape human perception, behavior, and emotion. My research examines visual media, propaganda, and the psychological dimensions of designed communication. My creative practice, including visual art addressing sexual and domestic violence, extends this inquiry into advocacy and human rights. Across teaching, research, and creative work, I am committed to design as a critical form of problem-solving with real social consequence.