My journey as a designer began in Gainesville, Florida, where I was formally trained in fine art, drawing, painting and graphic design. Following my passion, I further pursued design in fashion at The Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, where my love for textiles took root. During solo explorations between Florida and California in my early twenties, and later with my husband Jake, my vision of merging design, fabric and environmental consciousness began to crystallize. Additionally, my retail experience at Becker Surfboards and Madewell helped refine my creative voice and develop the business acumen that would eventually shape At300Nelson.