I believe that the power of an exhibition is in its ability to spark curiosity and kindle the imagination. As a designer and museum professional, I tell stories with objects and space that connect people with ideas.

I am a recent graduate of George Washington University's exhibition design program and a not-so-recent graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art's illustration program. I live in Washington, DC, where I serve the Smithsonian American Art Museum as a Program Specialist in the Luce Foundation Center.

Hi! My name is Crystal Nava and I am a graduate from Cal State Long Beach. I am a creative designer who is passionate about Sustainability and Biophilia. I like to incorporate these concepts into my exhibition designs, specifically for the younger audiences. I love working with children and my purpose is to make an impact in their lives. I intend to enhance their design thinking process and creativity. Fusing my background in art, design, and museum studies I aim to create innovative exhibits. In my free time, I enjoy going outdoors and taking pictures of my travels.

I am a graduating senior at Kent State University, completing my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication Design.

Current lead designer at PoliClique, a social media startup with the aim of bridging politics with community for an ever increasingly active generation of users. Oversaw the UX and UI of the application and service, and created the brand identity for the platform.

Cora McKenzie is a graphic designer, researcher, and (aspiring) educator passionate about typography, branding, and experiential design. Informed by her science background, Cora’s practice often coalesces design and research methodologies to create unique brand experiences and confront complex topics.

With a Bachelor of Arts in public relations and marketing, I exercised skillfulness in creating rapport between companies and their public, assisted in maintaining a favorable corporate image, sales operations, and crisis management.