Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, I now call Huntsville home with my two little boys. With roots half-Greek and half-Heard County, Georgia, it’s no surprise I’ve always loved both history and good storytelling.

My artistic journey began early, surrounded by the work of my mother, a professional artist who encouraged me to paint and create freely. That foundation of color and imagination still shapes how I see the world…and how I approach each piece today.

Though my formal education is in history (B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.Litt. in Reformation History, University of St. Andrews, Scotland) and education (M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham), The Cardinal Collective reflects the path I began as a child: weaving together academics, storytelling, and creativity to create art with memory, meaning, and a sense of place.

Outside the studio, you’ll usually find me with my family, curled up with a book, experimenting with new recipes, walking my rescue dogs, or hunting for treasures at estate sales.