From her first days as a waitress in the family business as a teen, through her time as a newspaper reporter and speechwriter for the federal government as an adult, she has used her gift to engage customers.

Her more than 20 years of professional experience includes news reporting, public relations, and communications for corporations, government and non-profits. During that time she also nurtured her artistic side through the fine arts, including pottery, glass, jewelry and collage. Her storytelling experience, paired with her love of the arts, led her to open Branson Ink where she could focus on the two things she love most.

She's worked at places ranging from Golden Books Family Entertainment and 1-800-FLOWERS in New York to the Texas State Comptroller's office and various newspapers in Texas and Oklahoma to the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Defense in Washington, DC.

It wasn't always easy to be the only creative person in an office of accountants or military personnel. However, she was able to successfully navigate these very different cultures. Today, she can work with you to do the same!