
Partner, MetaPaint Communications Design
Greater Pittsburgh Area

Partner, MetaPaint Communications Design
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Communications design consultant helping you to prepare your message both technically and aesthetically to reach its audience. Specializing in media production, from conception through completion.
communications design, social media outreach, digital communications media, community psychology, research
(Photography industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
A collection of photography aimed at encouraging others to look deeper and appreciate the small wonders in Braddock, PA. Created as a fund raiser for community projects.
http://obscuraegallery.org/
(Media Production industry)
October 2002 — Present (7 years 3 months)
Running a communications design studio since 2002 has provided me with extensive experience editing content, designing communication pieces, laying out publications, integrating social media, and working with diverse individuals to coordinate complete communication packages. Providing consultation and media creation services, it has been our goal through MetaPaint to bring technology and innovation to small businesses and non-profit organizations.
http://metapaint.com/
PhD , Psychology , 2007 — 2010 (expected)
MA , Psychology , 2004 — 2007
Emphasis in Media Psychology
4.0 GPA
BS , Journalism and Communication , 1995 — 1998
Minor in German Studies
media psychology, community media, strength-based psychology, photography, stories, communication, science, books, growing food, German language
Association for Psychological Sciences, National Federation of Press Women, Social Media Club, Project Gutenberg editor, APA Division 46 Media Psychology, APA Division 27 Society for Community Research and Action, APA Division 8 Society for Personality and Social Psychology, APA Division 10 Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity & the Arts