Oh Hello

In kindergarten, I cut off my hair and glued it to cardstock—and 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, 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 | Art Directors Association of Iowa; Designer + Board Member 2022 - 2023, Vice President 2023 -2024