At the University of Virginia, Taylor received her Bachelors in Media Studies with concentrations in media production and sociology. During her undergraduate years, most of her time was dedicated to her work in journalism, traveling internationally to tell the stories of disenfranchised communities. After graduation, she began her career as a graphic designer and digital marketing specialist at an advertising agency in Charlottesville, Virginia. Taylor now works with Nest's marketing team to bring their visions and stories to life through creative design.