Hi, I’m Autumn—a designer and linguist passionate about creating intuitive, human-centered experiences.

I believe design is about connection. I’ve worked with nonprofits to improve access to vital resources through UX and web design, social media outreach, program development, and process documentation. My passion for design also extends into games; I’ve created two tarot decks and am working on

Based in Minneapolis, I share a home with my partner and our hungry gremlin of a cat, Coraline. I am the owner Sourpuss Style, an online eclectic shop. When I’m not designing or working on my latest game, you’ll find me reading, bookbinding, or learning new languages.

Highlights

Work History

• [Feb. 2025 – Present] Program Associate and Grant Writer at SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• [Jan. 2025 – Present] Freelance Designer
• [Dec. 2023 – Dec. 2024] AmeriCorps VISTA Suicide Prevention Outreach Coordinator at SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• [May 2023 – July 2023] English Language Teacher at Liceo Experimental Bilingüe José Figueres Ferrer

Education

• [May 2025 – May 2027] M.S. Technical Communication. Minnesota State University, Mankato. GPA: 4.00.
• [May 2020 – Dec. 2023] B.A. English: Applied Linguistics, TESOL minor. Winona State University. GPA: 3.69.

Volunteer History

• [Feb. 2022 – May 2023] English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher for over 250 supervised hours at North Woods International School, Winona Middle School, and Red Wing High School
• [Feb. 2022 – June 2022] Social Media Content Creator at IMAA-Rochester
• [May 2022 – Aug 2022] Virtual Reading Tutor with Minnesota Reading Corps

Accomplishments

• [2023-2024] AmeriCorps VISTA at SAVE
• [2023] Outstanding Graduate (English department) at Winona State University
• [2022] Research presenter on Gender and Social Identity in SLA, in collaboration with Dr. Ethan Krase, at Ramaley Research Celebration
• [2021] International Ambassador at Winona State University

Scholarships

• [2023] Gilman Scholar – Costa Rica
• [2022] Lauray Beck Pietsch Memorial Scholarship Recipient
• [2022] Marion J. Deeren Scholarship (English) Recipient
• [2021] Marion J. Deeren Scholarship (English) Recipient
• [2021] Richard Coughlin Scholarship Recipient
• [2021] Wells Fargo Bank Red Wing Scholarship Recipient