Angela has worked in schools for over 20 years, and has been recognized with a Gold Brilliance Award for outstanding school marketing by InspirED School Marketers. As a yearbook publishing consultant and workshop director for 17 years, Angela taught graphic design, journalism, marketing, and leadership to high school and middle school students throughout Oregon & SW Washington. Angela has also been a motivational speaker in high schools; led communication and leadership courses to adults; is a wellbeing coach; and is the founder of a creative agency that provides nonprofits and small businesses with marketing and graphic design support.
After two years of full-time international travel and world schooling, Angela and her family returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2021 — choosing to make their home on San Juan Island.