Hi, I’m Ashton!

I’m a medical illustrator and animator who is passionate about the intersections of communication, education, and inclusivity in healthcare. I’m currently a second-year student in the MScBMC program at the University of Toronto, but I’m usually based in my home state of Texas.

My skills include anatomical and surgical illustration, 3D modeling and animation, and motion graphics. I have a background in biochemistry, and special interests in gender-affirming care and women’s health.

Education

  • University of Toronto (2023-Present)

  • Texas Tech University (2019-2023)

Experience

  • (Sep 2024 - Present)

    • Performing research into the experiences of transfeminine individuals who have undergone a transition-related vaginoplasty.

    • Generating recruitment materials, surveys, and interview guides.

  • (Jun 2024 - Sep 2024)

    • Creating instructional materials for an undergraduate anatomy course, including graphic design, 3D modeling, 3D printing, and illustration.

    • Supervised by Dr. Kristina Lisk at the University of Toronto.

  • (Jun 2024 - Aug 2024)

    • Illustrating and editing illustrations for the 2025 edition of Toronto Notes, a comprehensive reference text for medical school education.

  • https://my.ltb.io/www/#/stack/ACDQU

    (Dec 2023 - Feb 2024)

    • Contributing to the Health Education Media Library to prepare medical students for performing lumbar punctures in the clinical setting.

    • Utilizing body painting techniques to demonstrate anatomical landmarks on standardized patients.

    • Supervised by Dr. Courtney Casserly at Western University.

  • (Dec 2023 - Feb 2024)

    • Creating a set of Open Educational Resources for physiology courses at Ontario universities and colleges.

    • Supervised by Dr. Vivian Dayeh at the University of Waterloo.

  • (Jan 2021 - Dec 2021)

    • Leading active learning communities within the classroom.

    • Personalizing my teaching to complement the learning styles of students.

    • Coordinating with the professor and other LAs to meet and exceed course objectives.

    • Mastering the chemistry concepts covered in this course.

Presentations

  • Goebel, A. Penile Inversion Vulvoplasty: Labiaplasty Surgical Illustration. – Artwork Presentation. Pride in Health, University of Manitoba. October 25, 2024.