"Learning to express my creativity young age made a huge difference."
BA - University of Illinois, Advertising
MA - University of Montana, Art
Moondance Artwork, Artist & Owner
Favorite 4-H Projects: Anything in the arts and crafts. Sewing. Showing cattle.
Did any of your 4-H project skills, experiences or connections help prepare you for your career path?
Absolutely, I am a full-time artist and have been for 20 years. Learning to express my creativity young age made a huge difference.
What advice do you have for someone who wants to enter your career path?
Experiment with everything, try all kinds of projects and pathways. And don’t be afraid to take chances
What did you learn through 4-H that benefits you today?
Public speaking was probably a huge one. I do not like public speaking but I learned to get comfortable with it in 4H. Also learning to have people evaluate your projects. In a meaningful constructive way.
How did 4-H contribute to your leadership skills today?
Taught me it was OK to take chances. And experiment with your ideas. Also, it introduces you to a wide range of people and ideas.
What advice would you give a current 4-H member?
Try lots of different projects. But be sure to stick with something.