Since 2004, conventions have been my home away from home. I love the energy, the creativity, and the sense of community, and I’ve spent most of those years making them even better through quality programming. By day, I’m a museum professional, sharing history and preserving objects so future visitors can experience and learn from them. By night (or at least on con weekends), I bring that same passion for education into fandom spaces.

I first dipped into cosplay my very first year, throwing together a last-minute Luffy from One Piece the night before because I couldn’t imagine showing up without a costume. That spark has never gone away, and I’m always ready to share that excitement with others through panels, activities, and interactive programming.