EXPERIENCE

My work has taken me across manufacturing engineering, technology, sustainability, consulting, and entrepreneurship. The industries have changed, but I've consistently enjoyed solving problems, building relationships, and finding ways to make complicated things work.

Founder | Native Provisions & Magic Mix

2021–Present • Hood River, Oregon

Built and operated a premium hospitality business serving corporate clients, executive retreats, private gatherings, and destination experiences.

Managed business strategy, pricing, client relationships, partnerships, staffing, budgets, and complex event logistics. Developed repeatable systems to improve operations and support growth.

Launched Magic Mix, a packaged food brand, managing product development, packaging, pricing, sourcing, production, wholesale partnerships, and retail distribution.

Strategy & Sustainability Consultant

Independent / Circular PKG • Project-based

Worked with founders and established companies on business strategy, positioning, packaging sustainability, sourcing, and operational improvements.

Helped emerging businesses evaluate opportunities, develop business models, and plan for growth. My packaging work focused on materials, life-cycle impacts, circular systems, and practical implementation.

Selected projects include NK Studios, Slingshot, Union Fit, Lash & Leisure, Luno, Fox Racing, RideEngine, and Ummi.

Solutions Engineer | Flock Safety

2022–2023 • Western U.S.

Worked with customers, sales, and engineering teams at a Y Combinator-backed technology company to develop and implement hardware and software solutions.

Provided technical demonstrations, training, integrations, and troubleshooting for public- and private-sector customers.

Owned regional RFP responses, working with the business strategy team to incorporate technical, commercial, and operational considerations into competitive proposals.

Packaging Sustainability Engineer | Nike

2019–2022 • Beaverton, Oregon

Helped pioneer Nike's circular packaging strategy, working across global design, sourcing, factories, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and sustainability teams.

Evaluated packaging materials, manufacturing processes, environmental impacts, and regulatory requirements to develop scalable solutions.

Contributed to packaging waste reduction initiatives, reporting systems, material requirements, and cross-functional implementation.

Co-Founder & COO | Sustaying

2022–2023

Co-founded a sustainability-focused travel platform and worked on its business model, partnership strategy, user research, and early operations.

Manufacturing Engineer | Insitu

2017–2019 • Bingen, Washington

Worked on aerospace manufacturing, new-product introduction, production processes, design for manufacturing and assembly, fixtures, quality improvements, and repair systems.

Coordinated engineering and production teams to implement changes and improve workflows.

EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

M.S., Packaging Value Chain — 2022

B.A., Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering; Minor in Packaging — 2017

SKILLS

Manufacturing & DFMA • Process Improvement • Sustainable Packaging & Life-Cycle Assessment • Technical Research • Product Development • Business Strategy • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting • AI-Assisted Workflows • Cross-Functional Project Coordination

LEADERSHIP / INVOLVEMENT  

Nike: OneBox Creator & Project Interim Lead, Toe Stuffing Removal Project Lead, Sustainability Club Speaker & Board Member, Sustainable Product Summit Speaker 2020 & 2021, Circular Design Guide - 100% Circular Packaging Feature

Central Pacific Ski Club – Executive Board, Vice President, Membership (2015-2017)

Earth Club President (2011-2013) – implemented a wind turbine & solar power to onsight power grid. 

Engineers Without Borders (2013-2017) 

Society of Women Engineers (Spring 2013)

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority – Parents Chair, Continuous Ongoing Bidding Chair, Phi Chi