aloha begins here

Hiya! My name is Chelsea, and I believe in treating all sentient beings with kindness and empathy. Originally from Oahu, Hawaii, I now reside in the heart of San Francisco, California.

I studied graphic design at the Academy of Art University and worked as a designer and production artist for some time, but I struggled to get my foot in the door.

After some soul-searching, I discovered what truly speaks to my soul—something that had been there all along: being around animals. I have always loved animals as a child, and I continue to love them. I currently volunteer at the San Francisco SPCA as a cat volunteer. I am also a cat sitter and work part-time. I wouldn’t trade this life for my old one.

I am holding Mike Wazowski in the LRC clinic, where the younger kittens (~4 weeks old) who aren’t yet up for adoption reside. He was such a sweetheart and purring up a storm as I held him.

A woman wearing a blue protective gown and purple gloves holding a small light-colored cat in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic with cages on both sides of the room.

Although I’ve retired from design for now, you can still follow me on social and support my Etsy shop!