About
My path into instructional design and accessibility was a natural evolution of my work, born out of a desire to solve problems and help people. When I noticed training gaps at my workplace, I couldn’t help but step in to create training sessions, video tutorials, and job aids that made a real difference in staff workflows. What started as practical problem-solving quickly became something I loved doing.
As my work grew, so did my focus on accessibility. I realized that a learning experience isn’t truly effective unless everyone can use it. Today, accessibility is built into everything I do: designing inclusive learning from the start, auditing websites, documents, and courses against WCAG, and coaching educators and teams to create accessible content themselves. I’m a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) and a DHS Trusted Tester for Section 508, and I bring that expertise to every project.
I’ve always enjoyed puzzles and problem-solving, and I’ve long been the “go-to” person on staff for planning, editing, and proofreading. I tend to catch problems others might not notice until after rollout, including barriers that keep some people from using content at all. I love connecting with diverse learners, and I adapt quickly to new tools. I’m usually the first on staff to adopt them and train others.
A turning point came after I facilitated a new website rollout and trained staff when a colleague told me, “This was great. Can you just do this full time?” That moment was a huge affirmation, and it encouraged me to bring my passion for accessible, human-centered design to clients beyond my primary role. I approach every project with a growth mindset, eager to take on new challenges and find thoughtful, inclusive solutions.
Certifications
Earned the DHS Section 508 Trusted Tester certification, qualifying me to conduct standardized manual accessibility testing, identify accessibility barriers, evaluate Section 508 conformance, and document findings in accessibility conformance reports.
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Earned the IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) credential, demonstrating knowledge of disability, accessibility principles, assistive technologies, accessibility laws and standards, and inclusive design practices that support accessible digital and physical experiences.
Professional Affiliations
IAAP
International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Member
Professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the accessibility profession through certification, education, and global standards. IAAP supports practitioners in building expertise across disability awareness, accessibility strategy, and inclusive design practices while promoting consistent professional competencies worldwide.
COATD
Central Ohio Association for Talent Development
Member
Local professional association supporting workplace learning and performance professionals in Central Ohio through development programs, networking, and industry resources as part of the global ATD community.
Education
Master of Arts
Music Education
The Ohio State University
Explored current educational trends and evidence-based teaching practices while designing effective learning experiences for diverse learners. Culminating master’s project involved developing practical instructional resources to support orchestra educators in strengthening student learning and classroom practice.
Bachelor of Music
Music Education
Bowling Green State University
Completed a comprehensive degree program centered on instructional methods, learning theory, and the design of engaging learning experiences for diverse students. Gained extensive experience planning and delivering instruction across varied educational settings, developing adaptable teaching strategies, and leading ensembles and classrooms with a focus on inclusion, clarity, and student growth.
Core Capabilities
Accessibility & Inclusive Design
- WCAG 2.2 Standards
- Section 508 Compliance
- ADA Accessibility Integration
- Manual & Automated Accessibility Testing
Content & Multimedia Development
- eLearning Development
- Instructional Video Production
- Interactive Tutorials
- Learning Asset Libraries
Learning Experience Design
- Microlearning & Blended Learning
- Performance Support Systems
- Workshop & Training Facilitation
- ADDIE & Backward Design
- Adult Learning Theory
Strategy & Collaboration
- Needs Analysis & Gap Identification
- Learning Gap Identification
- Stakeholder Communication
- SME Collaboration
- Cross-functional Project Coordination
Tools & Technologies
Content & Design
- Camtasia, Audiate Snagit
- Articulate Storyline, Rise
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Canvas LMS
- Claude, Claude Code
- Mindsmith
- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Canva
Accessibility
- Manual and Keyboard Testing
- ANDI (Accessible Name & Description Inspector)
- VoiceOver and NVDA Screenreaders
- ARC Toolkit
- WebAIM WAVE
- WebAIM Contrast Bookmarklet
Project Management & Collaboration
- Canvas LMS
- SharePoint
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Jira, Confluence
- Trello
- Miro
- Zoom