I graduated with a degree in English Literature, taught business communications in Eastern Europe and led educational teams in Thailand. My ongoing fascination with language, design and the global impacts of each led me to pursue an MAA in Design at Emily Carr University, where I focused my research on cross-cultural design process. Most recently, this work has been included as a case study in IDEO's Human-Centered Design Toolkit. I am currently working as a design research consultant to investigate the role of design in health care. I'm a graduate member of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada, and continue to be inspired by sustainable design for global impact. I look forward to working on future projects where I can explore appropriate and accessible solutions for the other 90 percent.