Industry & Community Leadership

Professional Organizations & Studio Advocacy

Visual Effects Society (VES) | Bay Area Board of Managers

Board Chair / Co-Chair (2021–2022):

Elected to lead the regional chapter, acting as a primary bridge between the creative visual effects industry and emerging Silicon Valley technology sectors.

Board Secretary (2018–2019):

Managed executive communications, board records, and governance compliance.

Committee Representation:

Active leader across the Screenings, Education, Membership, Social Media, and Communications committees, driving regional industry networking and professional development.

VES Bay Area Annual BBQ

Women in Animation (WIA)

Active Member & Events Committee Leader:

Led regional screening initiatives, conducted student mentorship, and facilitated portfolio reviews to foster diversity and equity within the animation pipeline.

Leadership Philosophy & Team Enablement

Two women are standing at a podium in front of a large blue screen with the words 'VES Bay Area' and 'Visual Effects Society' logo. They are speaking or presenting during an event or conference.

Operating within a large, educational institution, my primary mission is to absorb bureaucratic distractions and clear systemic roadblocks so my creative team can focus entirely on doing their best work. Voted by my peers for the Good Karma Award in 2020, I believe that sustainable, high-caliber creative output requires cultivating true psychological safety, mutual respect, and continuous professional growth.

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Biography
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