She primarily teaches interactive media and motion design. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University’s College of Design. As a researcher, her work focuses on the intersection of design and education, classroom participation, and tools that aid in understanding and comprehension. She continues to research participatory culture by investigating learning spaces, digital tools, online video, and time-based media. Her most recent research has been geared toward designing tools for health communication. Some of her clients include The LHT Group, Exceptional Innovation, and America Online. Most recently, as a consultant for The LHT Group she worked on a variety of projects, designing websites, e-learning courses and customizable interactions for fortune 500 companies.