ABOUT ME
Born and raised in Buffalo, I relocated to New York City to pursue a career in architecture and design. Currently, I'm finishing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology with minors in History of Art, Italian Studies, and Ethics & Sustainability.
Throughout my education, I've studied various elements within and related to the design field, including home products, lighting design, and conservation. Additionally, I've concentrated on multicultural studies, having had the opportunity to study art and architecture in Rome, sustainable interior design in Florence, and Spanish language in Santiago de Compostela. I've also made it a priority to learn and explore other major cities, museums, and cultural landscapes across seven different European countries over the past two years. These experiences have expanded my worldview immensely, deepening my understanding of the relationship between identity, design, and place.
My interest in historic preservation flourished while attending Columbia University's Historic Preservation Summer Intensive, which introduced me to preservation research, problems, and solutions. Afterwards, I had an incredible experience interning with Jablonski Building Conservation, assisting with on-site treatments, laboratory work, and documentation.
My long-term goal is to work in the thoughtful renovation, restoration, and reuse of existing spaces. I want to design thoughtful and purposeful spaces that preserve a place's history, character, and identity.
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EDUCATION
BFA & AAS in Interior Design
Minors: History of Art, Italian Studies, and Ethics & Sustainability
accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
Intro to Historic Preservation
5-Week Summer Intensive
on preservation theory, history, adaptive reuse, digital documentation, and NYC landmark preservation policy
Study Abroad
15-Week Semester in Interior Design
focus on ergonomics, sustainable design, and renovation of historic property, and art theory & criticism
Study Abroad
8-Week Intensive in Spanish Language
ELE course with the Center for Modern Languages, through immersion, instruction and cultural seminars
EXPERIENCE
Jablonski Building Conservation Inc.
Conservation Intern
Supported architectural conservation projects through hands-on treatments, condition assessments, and material investigations. Conducted documentary research and prepared conservation reports and treatment recommendations. Performed laboratory and field testing, including mortar analysis, material sampling, and acid digestion. Assisted in the restoration of historic cemeteries, monuments, and masonry through biological cleaning, infill, and epoxy bonding.
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025
Fashion Institute of Technology
Senior Resident Assistant
Serve as the primary point of contact for students, parents, and vendors via phone and in-office visits, and act as a liaison between visitors and staff. Plan and execute building-wide events, uphold dormitory policies, provide on-campus and off-campus resource referrals, and serve on-call to support crises. Support over 30 residents directly through on-floor contact, and work with fellow RAs to develop an encouraging and educational community for over 2000 on-campus residents. Promoted to Senior Resident Assistant for the 2026-27 school year, will be working as 1 of 5 SRAs across campus. Soon to be leading a team of 13 Resident Assistants and a residential building housing over 350 residents.
May 2024 - Present
Academic Tutor
Provided one-on-one assistance to lower-division interior design students and surrounding areas of speciality, specifically focusing on Rhino3D, AutoCAD, Enscape, and other visual design skills. Offered guidance through class scheduling, school opportunities, and sharing major-related soft skills such as time management and networking.
Sep 2024 - Dec 2025
Library Assistant
Shelved and organized materials with attention to detail using the Library of Congress Classification System (LC). Aided students and assisted library technicians in administrative duties.
Sep 2022 - May 2024
TRAVEL
In the summer of 2025, I began my international travels with a three-week faculty-led study abroad program in Rome focused on art and architecture. While there, I explored other Italian cities, including Naples, Florence, Venice, and Milan, immersing myself in the study of antiquity, the Renaissance, and the works of the great masters. Afterward, I traveled north to Switzerland, spending time in Bern and the mountain villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, where I was able to hike, slow down, and experience a completely different landscape.
The following January, I returned to Italy for my second study abroad experience, this time spending the entire spring semester in Florence. At Florence University of the Arts, I studied sustainable interior design, with the completion of a project centered on the adaptive reuse of a historic building within the city. Living in Florence allowed me to experience everyday life in one of the world's most historically significant cities while continuing to explore Europe whenever I could.
During the semester, I spent two weeks in France, visiting Paris, Versailles, Rouen, Bordeaux, and Lyon. I also traveled to Kraków, Poland, to celebrate Easter and experience traditions I grew up with in their authentic setting before continuing to Poznań to learn more about my family's heritage. Later in the semester, I visited Istanbul, where the blend of European and Asian cultures, layered history, and remarkable architecture made it one of the most fascinating places I've ever been.
With the semester ending in May, I continued west into Spain for my third study abroad program. Before classes began, I explored Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville, quickly falling in love with the country's architecture, urbanism, and culture, from the Catalan Modernisme to Moorish influence. I then completed a stretch of the Camino de Santiago, walking 127 kilometers from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela, where I would be spending the next eight weeks studying A1 and A2 Spanish through an immersive language program at the University of Santiago de Compostela. Learning the language while living in Galicia gave me an even greater appreciation for the region's culture, traditions, and everyday life.
As of July 2026, I am still in Spain! I'm currently exploring more of Galicia while making trips throughout Portugal, including Lisbon, Fátima, and Porto. My final stop before returning to New York will be Madrid in August, bringing to a close an unforgettable year of travel, learning, and cultural exploration.
