• CV

    Professional Experience
    2023 (Spring Semester)
    Visiting Adjunct Instructor, Aurora University, Aurora, IL

    2022-2023
    Photo Editor for Neon Sun Photography, Las Vegas, NV (remote)

    2021-present
    Adjunct Instructor, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2021
    Visiting Artist for ACRE and CAPE, Gary Elementary, West Chicago, IL

    2019-2021
    Graduate Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Digital Photography, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2018-Present
    Photo Lab Attendant, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2018-2019
    Graduate Assistant, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL (courses: Introduction to Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Intermediate Darkroom Photography, and Advanced Alternative Processes Photography)

    2017-2018
    Graphic Artist at Bagmakers, Union, IL

    2016
    Artist Assistant to Jessica Labatte
    Intern at Union Street Gallery, Chicago Heights, IL

    Education
    2021
    Master's of Fine Arts in Photography, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2016
    Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    Solo Exhibitions
    2021
    MFA Thesis Show: When Did I Stop Being Invincible?, Annette and Jerry Johns Gallery, DeKalb, IL

    2016
    Ectoplasm Portraits, Jack Arends Hall, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2015
    Paranormal Beliefs, Jack Arends Hall, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    Two Person Exhibitions
    2020
    Golden: Alumni Two-Person Award Exhibition: Amy Fleming and John Nester, Jack Olson Gallery, DeKalb, IL

    2019
    Double Dipped with Janelle O'Malley, Gallery 215, DeKalb, IL

    Group Exhibitions
    2022
    Biennial NIU Faculty Art Show, Northern Illinois University Art Museum, DeKalb, IL

    2021
    Era of Preparation and Desire, ARC Gallery, Chicago, IL
    Annus Horribilis [Horrible Year], Float Magazine, Online
    Shame Radiant, Femme Salee (Online), Redline Art Center (In Person), Denver, CO
    Did That Just Happen?, Don't Smile, Online


    2020
    The 2020 Favorite Photo Exhibition, Lens Scratch, Online
    Portrait: A Picture Show, Black Box Gallery, Portland, OR
    Home, Stay Gallery, Online
    ARCHIVE(d), PhotoLucida, Online
    Annual Juried Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition, Gallery 215, DeKalb, IL

    2019
    Silent Auction, Backspace Gallery, DeKalb, IL
    Challenging The Stigma, Founders Memorial Library, DeKalb, IL
    Oh Yes, She Did, Old Courts Art Center, Woodstock, IL
    Bang! Bang! Art Show, Curio Pop Up Gallery, DeKalb, IL

    2018
    A Savaged Label Flicker: MFA First Year Show,
    Gallery 215, DeKalb, IL
    2nd place winner in Golden: School of Art and Design Jack Arends Hall 50th Anniversary Juried Alumni Show, Jack Olson Gallery, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    Polaroid, Online Gallery, Ours Magazine

    2016
    Life is Like a Still Life, Jack Arends Hall, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    Blick Art Materials Ars Nova Exhibition, Jack Olson Gallery, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    BFA Show: "Arts & Recreation", Gallery 214, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    Presidential Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2015
    Presidential Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    Northern Illinois University Photography Invitational, Holmes Student Center, DeKalb, IL
    Presidential Exhibition, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
    Ars Nova: Self Portraits, Gallery 215, DeKalb, IL

    2014
    What’s In The Box?, The Annex, DeKalb, IL

    Publications
    2021
    Shame Radiant, East Window

    2020
    I Don't Want To Go Back To Normal, Zine, Atrocious Poets

    2019
    Southern Illinois University Lux Fine Art Photography Journal
    Northern Illinois University Arts Blog, https://niuarts.com/2019/03/so-you-want-to-take-pictures-of-the-super-moon/

    2016
    Southern Illinois University Lux Fine Art Photography Journal

    2015
    Southern Illinois University Lux Fine Art Photography Journal
    Northern Illinois University Annual Holiday Card

    Awards
    2021
    Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award from Northern Illinois University

    Curatorial Projects
    2021
    Faces of Belonging, Photographer, https://www.belongingdekalb.com

    2016
    Northern Illinois University Photography Invitational, co-curated with Shistine Peterson and Cyndy Spice, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    2015
    Northern Illinois University Photography Invitational, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

    Residences
    2016
    LAUNCH Chicago Artist Coalition Residency, Chicago, IL (June 19th-22nd)