About Me
About Me
About Me
I’m so glad you stopped by. Here’s a peek into my design journey and what I’m up to when I’m not tinkering with pixels and user flows.
I’m so glad you stopped by. Here’s a peek into my design journey and what I’m up to when I’m not tinkering with pixels and user flows.
I’m so glad you stopped by. Here’s a peek into my design journey and what I’m up to when I’m not tinkering with pixels and user flows.
My Design Journey
My Design Journey
My Design Journey
Career pivot
Career pivot
I didn't come into design through the front door. I started my career as a project manager at companies like Keas (a health-tech startup) and Twitter, leading initiatives for User Support teams. I saw where people got stuck and where systems broke down, which gave me a close-up view of real user pain points and the operational challenges behind them. Those experiences didn’t just shape how I approach design today—they’re the reason I set out to become a designer in the first place.
I didn't come into design through the front door. I started my career as a project manager at companies like Keas (a health-tech startup) and Twitter, leading initiatives for User Support teams. I saw where people got stuck and where systems broke down, which gave me a close-up view of real user pain points and the operational challenges behind them. Those experiences didn’t just shape how I approach design today—they’re the reason I set out to become a designer in the first place.
Career pivot
I didn't come into design through the front door. I started my career as a project manager at companies like Keas (a health-tech startup) and Twitter, leading initiatives for User Support teams. I saw where people got stuck and where systems broke down, which gave me a close-up view of real user pain points and the operational challenges behind them. Those experiences didn’t just shape how I approach design today—they’re the reason I set out to become a designer in the first place.
Back to school
Back to school
Wanting to move from managing projects to designing solutions, I returned to school for a master’s in Human-Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington. I honed my user research, interaction design, and product development skills, leading the design of projects like a mindfulness-based VR tool for teen stress and Favorite Driver, an Uber feature that helped make ride-hailing more predictable. These experiences and the HCDE program, as a whole, gave me the skills and confidence I needed to pivot from project manager to designer.
Wanting to move from managing projects to designing solutions, I returned to school for a master’s in Human-Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington. I honed my user research, interaction design, and product development skills, leading the design of projects like a mindfulness-based VR tool for teen stress and Favorite Driver, an Uber feature that helped make ride-hailing more predictable. These experiences and the HCDE program, as a whole, gave me the skills and confidence I needed to pivot from project manager to designer.
Back to school
Wanting to move from managing projects to designing solutions, I returned to school for a master’s in Human-Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington. I honed my user research, interaction design, and product development skills, leading the design of projects like a mindfulness-based VR tool for teen stress and Favorite Driver, an Uber feature that helped make ride-hailing more predictable. These experiences and the HCDE program, as a whole, gave me the skills and confidence I needed to pivot from project manager to designer.
Student to practitioner
Student to practitioner
Since graduating, I’ve sharpened my craft and grown into a lead designer, creating intuitive, visually engaging solutions grounded in real user needs. At the City of Seattle, I designed civic technologies and services to improve how residents experience and interact with local government. Now at Artefact, I partner with mission-driven organizations to design inclusive, human-centered solutions that deliver real impact and drive business growth. My work spans healthcare, social impact, and emerging technology like AI, with partners including the Gates Foundation, Humanitae Advisors, Opportunity International, and SEIU 775.
Since graduating, I’ve sharpened my craft and grown into a lead designer, creating intuitive, visually engaging solutions grounded in real user needs. At the City of Seattle, I designed civic technologies and services to improve how residents experience and interact with local government. Now at Artefact, I partner with mission-driven organizations to design inclusive, human-centered solutions that deliver real impact and drive business growth. My work spans healthcare, social impact, and emerging technology like AI, with partners including the Gates Foundation, Humanitae Advisors, Opportunity International, and SEIU 775.
Student to practitioner
Since graduating, I’ve sharpened my craft and grown into a lead designer, creating intuitive, visually engaging solutions grounded in real user needs. At the City of Seattle, I designed civic technologies and services to improve how residents experience and interact with local government. Now at Artefact, I partner with mission-driven organizations to design inclusive, human-centered solutions that deliver real impact and drive business growth. My work spans healthcare, social impact, and emerging technology like AI, with partners including the Gates Foundation, Humanitae Advisors, Opportunity International, and SEIU 775.
Core Skills
Core Skills
Core Skills
📱 Product Design
I design digital experiences balancing user needs with business goals. From early concepts to high-fidelity UIs, I bring together wireframing, prototyping, and visual design to deliver clear, engaging products.
📱 Product Design
I design digital experiences balancing user needs with business goals. From early concepts to high-fidelity UIs, I bring together wireframing, prototyping, and visual design to deliver clear, engaging products.
📱 Product Design
I design digital experiences balancing user needs with business goals. From early concepts to high-fidelity UIs, I bring together wireframing, prototyping, and visual design to deliver clear, engaging products.
📱 Product Design
I design digital experiences balancing user needs with business goals. From early concepts to high-fidelity UIs, I bring together wireframing, prototyping, and visual design to deliver clear, engaging products.
🔍 Research & Strategy
I dig into user behavior to uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities. Through interviewing, journey mapping, and usability testing, I turn insights into clear strategies that guide design and product direction.
🔍 Research & Strategy
I dig into user behavior to uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities. Through interviewing, journey mapping, and usability testing, I turn insights into clear strategies that guide design and product direction.
🔍 Research & Strategy
I dig into user behavior to uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities. Through interviewing, journey mapping, and usability testing, I turn insights into clear strategies that guide design and product direction.
🔍 Research & Strategy
I dig into user behavior to uncover needs, pain points, and opportunities. Through interviewing, journey mapping, and usability testing, I turn insights into clear strategies that guide design and product direction.
🎨 Design Systems
I focus on balancing structure with flexibility. By building solid primitives, reusable UI components, and scalable interaction patterns, I help my teams move fast while staying adaptable.
🎨 Design Systems
I focus on balancing structure with flexibility. By building solid primitives, reusable UI components, and scalable interaction patterns, I help my teams move fast while staying adaptable.
🎨 Design Systems
I focus on balancing structure with flexibility. By building solid primitives, reusable UI components, and scalable interaction patterns, I help my teams move fast while staying adaptable.
🎨 Design Systems
I focus on balancing structure with flexibility. By building solid primitives, reusable UI components, and scalable interaction patterns, I help my teams move fast while staying adaptable.
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Daydreaming through fiction
Daydreaming through fiction
From post-apocalyptic futures to faraway galaxies—I’m usually somewhere else. Check out my reading list!
From post-apocalyptic futures to faraway galaxies—I’m usually somewhere else. Check out my reading list!
From post-apocalyptic futures to faraway galaxies—I’m usually somewhere else. Check out my reading list!
Trail enthusiast, summit optional
Trail enthusiast, summit optional
With so many trails near Seattle, it’s easy to feel like I’m on an epic expedition—snack breaks required, summits optional.
With so many trails near Seattle, it’s easy to feel like I’m on an epic expedition—snack breaks required, summits optional.
With so many trails near Seattle, it’s easy to feel like I’m on an epic expedition—snack breaks required, summits optional.
Rainy day gamer
Rainy day gamer
Rainy winters are made for gaming. I keep it pretty chill—think cozy Stardew Valley vibes.
Rainy winters are made for gaming. I keep it pretty chill—think cozy Stardew Valley vibes.
Rainy winters are made for gaming. I keep it pretty chill—think cozy Stardew Valley vibes.
