Global Recognition and Expertise

• Over 6 Years in Graphic Medicine: Trusted by global organizations for my ability to convey complex health topics through illustration.

• High-Profile Collaborations: Partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO), T1International, and the University of Auckland.

• Major Campaigns for WHO: Illustrated and animated for WHO’s World Diabetes Day campaigns in 2022 and 2023, contributing to highly impactful global health initiatives.

Specialization in Health and Patient Stories

• Personal Connection to Type 1 Diabetes: Drawing from over 25 years of living with Type 1 diabetes, I create relatable, impactful comics that resonate with the diabetes community.

• Social Media Presence: Creator of Miss Diabetes. This persona shares insights and humor about life with diabetes. Recognized by BBC The Conversation, Brut America, and The Mighty.

• Engaged Audience: 24k followers on Instagram, including public figures like Bernie Sanders.

Children’s Comics and Educational Work

• Newly Published Children’s Book: Illustrated a book with Harper Collins that educates children on important medical discoveries.

• Current Project – Explaining Parental Behavior Due to a Brain Tumor: Crafting a comic to help children understand the emotional and behavioral effects of a parent’s brain tumor, using age-appropriate storytelling and empathy to provide reassurance.

Innovative Science Communication

• I am currently creating educational comics for licensing and exhibitions, focusing on health and medicine.

Skills You Can Rely On

• Health Expertise: Extensive knowledge of medical topics, with a focus on creating accurate, accessible health information for children and adults.

• Empathetic Storytelling: Skilled in translating complex emotions and medical concepts into engaging, supportive narratives.

• Professional Illustrations: Experienced in creating expressive, child-friendly illustrations that communicate empathy and understanding.