philosophy

leave it better than you found it.

Applies to people, places, & processes. I use it at work, on the trail, & in everyday life.

Sometimes big change can be difficult to implement & can feel overwhelming. So I focus on the little changes & on the positive impact that I can have. If I leave a place & picked up even 1 piece of trash or I made a person's day with a compliment, those things add up quickly.

background

University of Pittsburgh

I graduated in December 2019 with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. I was able to study abroad twice and traveled through New Zealand after graduating.

During my time at school, I completed 3 semesters of co-op with a polymer manufacturing company called PolyOne. One of my rotations was with Corporate Environmental, Health, & Safety, which really fueled my interest in sustainability from an environmental, social, and strategic standpoint.

I also unknowingly started the Roll Container product with my team from a product design class during my senior year. This has blossomed into something much bigger now!

photography

still learning

I’ve always been very creative & enjoyed drawing, painting, & designing, but started taking photos when my parents got me my first DSLR camera for Christmas in 2014 (my junior year of high school).

I am self-taught & am always still learning, as with everything! I just genuinely enjoy taking & sharing photos because it’s a great way to communicate my other passions (travel, hiking, nature, & design) with others.

future

PNW & sustainability

I just started my first post-college job in March (2020) as a sustainability engineer for PolyOne. I live in Ohio for now, but will be moving to the Pacific Northwest sometime next year. So if you've got any good hiking recommendations, let me know!

To see a few of the projects that I’ve worked on in my free time (lol what is free time?), see the “projects” section, or just take a look at the logos, photos, & general design of this site.