Guided by mindfulness and creativity, I strive to utilize my passion for research and love for design to help companies and individuals build great websites and digital experiences.

Previous to my journey into UX design, I worked in the edtech industry for 10 years where I gained experience in operational and metrics-driven roles while managing accounts and projects, as well as building and leading teams. It was during this exciting time in the edtech industry that I first learned about UX design and was immediately fascinated by its use of research, data, and human psychology to drive design decisions that create dynamic user experiences. I have also worked as a freelance graphic designer and so became drawn to the field due to my love of visual design as well. 

Before my years working in edtech, I earned a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree. As a teacher in training, I traveled to remote and impoverished areas in South Africa and Guatemala, where I spent time visiting schools and communities there. This experience began to deepen my desire to empower and inspire others, yet also embrace diversity and differences.

As a former educator and leader, I have discovered my passion and ability to value people’s needs and desires while advocating for equity and accessibility; something that is very important to me in terms of building a strong foundation for positive human experiences. 

In addition, due to my business mindset and background working in marketing and communications as well, I have developed a solid understanding of research and trends as well as transforming data and numbers into meaningful and actionable insights. I understand what it means to champion the user, yet keep business needs and objectives in mind. Also, thanks to my years working in start-up environments, I thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. I helped start a magazine publishing business in my 20s and worked for a start-up edtech company that had grown into a large tech business and a global brand by the time of my departure almost a decade later.
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Originally from Long Island, NY, I currently live in Maryland with my family. I am a hippy at heart who loves dance music. I am also a wife of an artist/ painter and mom of 2 little ones. When I am not designing, I enjoy spending time with my family going on adventures, exploring nature, and discovering new places. I love to draw and create art. Most recently, I took a course called “Art and Soul” where I learned how to make art from polymer clay. I believe in life-long learning and am always seeking opportunities to better myself as a person and as a designer.

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