Hello, I am a Design Leader who is passionate about bringing people together to build better experiences.

My design journey began by studying Aerospace Engineering where I discovered that I cared more about people than technology. I was more interested in what drove people nuts and how to fix it than where to put the nuts and bolts. I wanted to learn how to alleviate the stress of the user, and let someone else focus on the stress of the system. I switched to studying Human Factors and Systems Engineering and never looked back.

Now I have over 10 years of experience designing complex applications. With my unique background of research, design, and systems engineering, I have had the opportunity to perform extensive user research and create full scale designs from start to finish. I thrive in complex environments that require a deeper understanding of the problem. I excel at dissecting large and complicated issues, and creating order out of chaos. One of the things I am most passionate about is creating collaborative environments where people can connect, communicate, and work together to build better experiences. Wherever I go, I have worked to foster a connected community based in honesty, open communication, and mutual respect. I believe that collaborative teams create better solutions and better experiences.

As a Designer Leader, I have experience teaching others about Design Thinking and advocating for a User Centered Design Process. I use Design Thinking in my own approach to creating better processes and systems for UX Teams and organizations. I believe good design starts and ends with people. In a fast-paced, ever-changing world, it is important to remember that people are at the heart of every great experience.

Skills

Design Leadership, Design Operations, Design Strategy, Design Education and Evangelization, UX Design, Product Design, UI Designer, Interaction Design, User Research

Tools

Figma, Axure, Sketch, Abstract, UserZoom, Qualtrics, Miro