I have been with HCA for 15 years, serving as Art Director & Program Instructor in the Antelope Valley. I’m passionate about teaching art to help students reduce stress, enhance creativity, develop problem-solving skills, and experience its healing benefits. In addition to in-person teaching arts-based classes at Arbor Court and Essex Tower in Lancaster, CA, I also offer online classes through HCA Live in watercolor, cartooning (drawing), and tech help. Outside of HCA, I maintain my own art practice, focusing on illustration, design, and large-scale murals. My freelance clients include Disney, Airbnb, Uber, the National Geographic Society, Airstream, REI, and Bandits Bandanas.
- Favorite food: Kunefe
- Favorite animal: Baby Highland Cow
- Favorite movie: Children of Men (2006)
- Superpower: Flight OR endless paint
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I'm a creative at heart with a background in marketing, brand strategy, and content creation. I love finding ways to bring ideas to life visually and I'm excited to share that passion through hands-on arts and crafts. My goal is to create a fun, welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable expressing themselves and trying something new. No experience necessary.
- Favorite food: Chocolate chip cookies
- Favorite animal: Tiger
- Favorite movie: Captain America
- Superpower: Flying
- Favorite food: Thai food
- Favorite animal: Bear
- Favorite movie: Payback (1999)
- Superpower: Strategic clarity under pressure
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I’m a Program Coordinator at HCA, where I get to plan and instruct classes in the areas of music, art, and all things creative expression. I’m passionate about cultivating spaces where creativity thrives and love bringing a bit of fun and structure to every project. I’m always looking for ways to make things smoother—and a little more playful!
- Favorite food: Italian! All things bread & pasta
- Favorite animal: Pygmy Marmoset
- Favorite movie: The Shack (2017)
- Superpower: Making tasks into a game