Born in Ukraine to Ukrainian parents, I grew up in a small town in Northern Indiana. At the age of 18 I began working as a studio assistant for potter Mark Goertzen. I studied Art and English at Goshen College. In 2025 I completed my MFA in ceramics at Notre Dame. I work from my home studio in South Bend, IN and serve as the Treasurer for the Northern Indiana Clay Alliance. My work is inspired by Art Nouveau and the Arts and Crafts Movement. I am passionate about history, politics, and craft.