Over the past 14 years, I've held various professional roles in the field of early childhood development and child welfare, and I’m currently the director of Ready to Grow St. Joe, which helps to coordinate a system of support for the young children and families of St. Joseph County. But I actually began to casually design environments when I was a child, tweaking each space I lived in to not only be functional but also inspirational. Then, early on in my career, I taught infants and toddlers, learning firsthand how room arrangement can directly impact their energy and behavior. Even now, some of my greatest joys are finding ways to bring warmth and beauty into spaces where children and families gather.
