Oh Hello

In kindergarten, I cut off my hair and glued it to cardstock—I’ve been pushing the creative envelope ever since. I’m Anna, a nonprofit creative director working out of Des Moines, Iowa. I love books, crosswords, gardening, and sweating the small stuff.

School— Drake University, BFA Graphic Design, Cum Laude, 2019

Awards— Award of Excellence for Integrated Brand System, 66th ADAI Design Exhibition, 2024 | Award of Excellence for Announcements + Invitations, 66th ADAI Design Exhibition, 2024 | Award of Excellence for Identity System Design, 61st ADAI Design Exhibition, 2019 | Featured Video, Student Juried Show, Anderson Gallery, 2019 | Winning Logo Designer, Drake Relays, 2017 | Hall President of the Year, National Residence Hall Honorary, 2016 | Top First Year Student, Adam’s Leadership Convocation, Drake University, 2016 | National Balloon Queen, 2014

Involvements— Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; For Impact Leaders 2025 Cohort | Chrysalis, the Foundation for Girls and Women; Board Member 2023-2026, Secretary 2025-2026, Outreach Committee Chair 2024-2025, Inspired Event Co-Chair 2026 | Art Directors Association of Iowa; Designer + Board Member 2022 - 2023, Vice President 2023 -2024