I lead with empathy and enthusiasm.

I enjoy contributing to the community as a mentor, helping others solve problems, build confidence, and expand their skills. I believe in mutual mentorship, we all grow stronger together!

I’m passionate about inspiring people. I’ve often been told that I’ve helped teammates feel excited to experiment with new tools, approach problems differently, or see a challenge from a new perspective.

I believe curiosity, self-awareness, and care for people make better products, stronger teams, and more fulfilling lives.

Away from the desk, I enjoy travel ✈️, the outdoors 🌄, and being a singer-songwriter 🎵.

A budding speaker, design writer and voice in the community.

Speaking:

Lightning talk: Tales from the field
No, You Can't Have A Prototype"

As designers, we know the work is much more than prototypes. In Enterprise SaaS, it's common to have PMs rushing toward solutions. I learned to push back to avoid designing for the wrong problems.
This talk explores collaboration, stakeholder buy-in, AI tools for speed, and advocating for the right deliverables to solve the right problems.
DesignXRI Design Week · September 14, 2026

Other speaking engagements

Lightning Talk: 10 Things I Learned Working at an Early-Stage Startup
World Information Architecture Day, Providence · March 2024

Panel: Protecting Your Mental Health During a Job Search
General Assembly · June 2024

Articles & Features:

Feature in the LA Times: AI a job Killer?…

Following my layoff from an early-stage AI startup, a reporter asked me to share my perspective.

The article highlighted my focus on developing business acumen and strategic problem-solving skills. The tools will always change but I see these skills as essential.

“You need to have a human with expertise and knowledge about the customer and the business problem. There needs to be someone pulling the strings, because it can’t just be automated by AI and just go out as is.”

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Feature: Women in UX
From Bootcamp Grad to the UX Team of One

I was featured in UXtweak's Women in UX series, sharing my journey from UX bootcamp to becoming the sole UX designer at an early-stage startup. I shared the challenges and rewards of working as a UX team of one; conducting research, collaborating with stakeholders, and navigating ambiguity.

This led me to create a “Design Team of One” mentoring session on ADPList, and I provided guidance to over 25 mentees!