Awards

• FanExpo Chicago – Best in Show, Craftsmanship Cup (2023)
• MegaCon Orlando – Judge's Choice, Sunshine Qualifier (2023)
• CRN – The Channel Company, Women of the Channel (2016, 2017)
• GD USA Magazine – American Graphic Design Awards (2016)
• Impact Networking – Creative Services – Employee of the Year Award (2012 & 2014)
• CareerBuilder – Big Strides in Small Business Video Contest, Top 3 Finalist (2013)
• GD USA – American Graphic Packaging Award (2009, 2008, 2011)
• Maryland Institute College of Art – Awards & Scholarships (2001, 2002)
  • Addy Scholarship Award
  • Foundation Recognition Award
  • Presidential Scholarship
  • Trustee Scholarship
    
    

Press

• BBC.co.uk – My blog, "Young Designer’s Guide", recommended as a “Suggested creative source for art and design”
• Cosplay Magazine Fall Edition – "Female Cosplayer of the Season" (2024)
• ENX Magazine – “Meet More of this Year’s Difference Makers” (May 2015)
• The Cannata Report – Featured in Articles (2014)
  • "A Dozen Solutions For The Future”
  • "Young Influencers” June Issue 
• GD USA – Featured People Section, September Issue (2010)
• CareerBuilder Interview
  • Featured as a Top 3 finalist in the "Big Strides in Small Business Video Contest"
  • Article: “Empowering Employees Is A Win-Win At Impact Networking”

Public Speaking

• 95.1 WIIL ROCK – Recurring Live Radio Guest (2015 & 2023)
• Impact Networking – Recurring Company Meetings, Host & Speaker (300+ People)
• Digital Megaphone Social Media & PR Measurement Summit (2013)
  “Insider Insights from an Expert Online Marketer"
• Business Technology Association Webinar (2013)
  “Attract Qualified Leads with Engaging Social Media Tactics”
• Social Media Week Chicago (2013)
  “InSITEs: Looking at Websites Through the Eyes of an Online Marketer”
• North Shore Professional Women’s Association (2010)
  "Online Marketing Panel, Presented on Search Engine Optimization"
  
• Columbia College Chicago (2007)
  "Guest Speaker, Student Summer Design Workshop"