I am a mixed media storyteller exploring narratives that foster human connection through kindness and nostalgia. Through themes of memory, grief, and change, my stories typically have a soft sadness balanced with humor and empathy.

Before joining the University of Connecticut community to pursue my MFA in Digital Media & Design and teach, I worked at Grasshorse Character Animation Studio for three years doing commercial animation work. My experience within Grasshorse includes being a designer, animator, director, and the studio media and communications manager. 

A complement to my studio and university work, I have experience with book and comic illustration, branding, educational blogging, and murals.


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Tongal Blogs:

Activities for the Creative Minds Who Don't Rest
What Should I Include in a Character Design Sheet?
Tips for Beginning Character Design in Animation
Three Tips for a Memorable Treatment
How Writing What I Know Earned Me My First Greenlight