Professional Biography

  Chair of Theatre and Associate Professor at Brenau University, and Associate Artistic Director and Resident Costume Designer for the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, brings together a career dedicated to teaching, design, and collaborative leadership. Current roles include chairing the College/University/Job Fair Division of the Georgia Theatre Conference and teaching courses in costume design, costume technology, and Principles of Design.

  Administrative responsibilities include leading the theatre program, supporting faculty development, advising students, developing curriculum, coordinating productions, and fostering community partnerships. Work extends beyond Brenau as an Affiliate Professor with the University of North Georgia, collaborating on course offerings, faculty assignments, and program development. With the Gainesville Theatre Alliance, leadership involves season planning, mentoring students and staff, guiding committees, supporting recruitment, and contributing to community outreach and board initiatives.



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  Costume and makeup design remain the central focus, with experience spanning research, concept, construction, and classroom instruction. Special interests include corsetry, historical design, and mythical or otherworldly creatures—a focus that inspired the MFA thesis on Peer Gynt, The Skriker, and Dark of the Moon. Work has included designing, pulling, and instructing, as well as makeup artistry for television and character work for Renaissance Faires.

  Teaching blends hands-on skill-building with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. Students are encouraged to explore their talents, gain confidence, and develop practical knowledge for theatre careers—or a lifelong appreciation of the art form. Beyond the classroom, professional engagement includes leading workshops at ThesCon Georgia, SETC, and Alabama Thespians, reflecting a commitment to mentorship and continuing education in the wider theatre community.
Professional recognition includes membership in Phi Kappa Phi, and current interdisciplinary collaboration with the psychology department explores clothing stereotypes with the aim of producing a research paper, highlighting a commitment to innovative, cross-disciplinary scholarship.

  Across all roles, the goal is consistent: to inspire curiosity, support growth, share knowledge generously, and help students create the kind of work—and the kind of memories—that stay with them well beyond the stage.