Artist. Communicator. Biologist.

Hi, I'm Danielle, a graphic designer and biological illustrator for the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

I combine my art and science background to help scientists showcase their research in an understandable and meaningful way.

Education

Master of Plant Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL

Bachelor of Biology & Environmental Science (double major)
University of St. Francis • Joliet, IL

Professional experience

Strategic Content Specialist
Prairie Research Institute • Champaign, IL
December 2012–Present.

Freelance Digital Author
McGraw-Hill Higher Education • Dubuque, IA
December 2012–March 2013, July–December 2013, and August 2016–January 2017 

Botanical Research Technician
Illinois Natural History Survey, Prairie Research Institute • Champaign, IL
2011–2012

Laboratory/Discussion Teaching Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Urbana, IL
2008–2012

Skills

General: Microsoft Office; Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)

Digital and Freehand Illustration: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ink, pencil, colored pencil, pastel, and charcoal

Writing & Editing