She studied design at Yale University where she received her MFA in graphic design and was also a member of the company of the Yale Repertory Theatre. Working collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries has been a part her professional practice and academic research for more than 15 years. Her work for the theatre has received design awards from Communication Arts, Graphis, Print, and AIGA. Her research focuses on the contextual aspects of media technology, audience, social issues and interactivity. She is currently a member of the steering committee for AIGA’s Design Educators Community.