Experimental learning experiences that blend design practice with social impact
Secret Project
An experimental cross-departmental and immersive program at California College of the Arts.
Secret Project exposed students to social impact work during a semester-long class, a number of two-day workshops around the SF Bay Area, and a week-long design sprint in Taiwan.
Secret Project: Taiwan videos
Co-taught with John Bielenberg
San Francisco, CA & Taiwan
Fall 2014–2016
Hey! What’s good in ___?
A resource guide for creative people who want to learn about what “good” is happening in their city and ways to contribute back.
heywhatsgood.in
Spring 2013–Spring 2016
Social Good Guides
Authored by industry experts, the SGGs were a series of 20+ small business guides created to support startup and early stage social entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders, as well as anyone interested in producing projects with social impact.
As the lead strategist, I developed the site architecture, content strategy, and outreach.
Co-founded with Shana Dressler.
Spring 2013–Spring 2021
Collaboration for Creatives
An online Skillshare class on collaboration focusing on the different methods, steps, and potential pitfalls a team might encounter while working together.
I co-taught the class and developed the material along with David Bill.
skillshare.com
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Climate Designers Pando Populus BEAM Circular AirMiners
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