She spent four years at the Portland Opera costume shop, creating intricate garments ranging from traditional 16th-century doublets for Rigoletto to contemporary styles for Philip Glass's Orphée .
She identifies as a Lupus and vasculitis warrior , openly discussing her health challenges while pursuing her professional goals. deanna bentley
Under her guidance, students consistently advanced to state and national competitions, demonstrating exceptional professionalism and work ethic in design and public speaking categories. She spent four years at the Portland Opera