Hi, I’m Carolyn!
I’m a chemist turned medical and scientific communicator who’s passionate about engaging audiences through accessible illustration, animation, and design. I work in a variety of media and emphasize storytelling and scientific accuracy through my work.
As an undergraduate student researcher, I developed a keen interest in science communication and began exploring visual media for doing so. After earning my bachelor’s in chemistry from the University of North Carolina, I began my journey toward becoming a medical and scientific illustrator at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
I’m currently wrapping up my thesis work in preparation for graduation May 2025.
2022-2023
Associate II, QC Raw Materials
Biogen | RTP, NC
2021-2022
Scientist I, Raw Materials Analyst
Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions | RTP, NC
2017-2020
Laboratory Research Assistant
Warren Lab, UNC Dept. of Chemistry | Chapel Hill, NC
2019
Undergraduate Research Scholar
Alcántara-García Lab, Booksh Lab, UD Dept. of Art Conservation, Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry | Newark, DE
2018
Preventive Conservation Intern, Diversity Awards Program
Museum Conservation Institute | Suitland, MD
2025
MA Medical and Biological Illustration
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD
2020
BA Chemistry
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC
BA Asian Studies, Chinese Concentration
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC
2025
Vesalius Trust Research Grant Award
Vesalius Trust for Visual Communication in the Health Sciences
2024-2025
Gwynne M. Gloege Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University
2023-2025
William P. Didusch Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University
2023-2025
W.B. Saunders Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University
2023-2025
School of Medicine Tuition Grant
Johns Hopkins University
2024
Association of Medical Illustrators (AMI)
Student Salon