Agency Leadership

I am an award-winning designer with a wide range of experience leading branding, advertising, copywriting, strategy, video, illustration, digital and environmental, to experience design and consulting for enterprise software to non-profit management, visioning, strategy, coaching and community building.

Since 2001, I have been building and evolving my skills as a designer, team member, teacher, advisor and champion in order to best lead, manage and grow the team members I serve. I am active in organizing and producing small- or large-scale experiences, connecting people, encouraging teams towards personal growth, evolving my practice to focus exclusively on people-centered methodologies, and giving people the tools, advice or guidance to follow and lead. 

“Frances has been my manager and mentor for over five years. She has helped me and guided me to become a better employee and designer. Frances has taught me the subtle nuances of working in a corporate environment and how to develop my skillsets as a designer. I looked up to her leadership style and have aspirations to be a servant leader just like her. She truly cares for all the people she manages and encourages them to find the right career path with her guidance. Frances always challenged me when I needed to push my design skills, supported me when I need encouragement, and gave me great context when I need clarity. I'm grateful and blessed to have known her for such a long time and highly recommend her as a mentor/manager.”

Christopher Hyde, UX Designer, Pizza Hut