With over 20 years in the visual arts, media and communications field, I began my career in the U.S. Navy, where I served as a photographer, videographer, and public affairs specialist. Following my decade-long military service, I transitioned into civil service as the Chief of Photography for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in 2010, while simultaneously completing degrees in Communications and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). During this time, I was