About me

I began my career designing in plastic

I have a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from Syracuse University and started my career designing tangible retail products. But over time, I began to wrestle with a nagging question: How were my creations impacting people (labor) and the environment? Was I just designing landfills? I searched for opportunities to pivot my career.

then I designed in pixels

From that point forward, I sought out projects that had both tangible and digital touchpoints across the end-to-end user journey. I took on increasingly more product design projects that had interactive digital experiences; such as talking to an app or linking with a website. That's when I realized I could shift gears. Hello, UX design! I applied my skills in user research, storytelling, and concepts to the world of software development.

now, I enjoy designing teams and developing designers

Lastly, I realized I had just as much passion for developing people as I did for developing products. That’s when I made the transition into people management. I create environments where designers can thrive. I enjoy coaching designers on how to overcome obstacles in their product development teams, articulate design decisions, and prepare for design reviews. Recently, I joined ADPlist and earned the title of Super Mentor for November 2023. It’s so satisfying being able to help junior designers plan their design careers and take action.

in my free time

When I’m not working, I’m in my kitchen trying to create the ultimate melty vegan grilled cheese or I’m out on the water exploring the great Northwest with my friends and family.