Designing with
purpose.

I'm originally from the Chicagoland area and have been calling San Francisco home since 2024. My path into design started at the University of Missouri, where I studied Information Technology and discovered something that felt like a superpower: the ability to blend computer science with psychology to solve real, human problems.

That intersection has shaped everything since. Design, to me, has never been about how something looks. It's about how it works, how it feels, and whether it actually helps the person using it. Over 7.5 years across startups and large organizations, that belief has only gotten stronger.

My design philosophy centers on understanding people and the systems they move through. I work hard to make sure users feel genuinely heard, not just consulted, and that their perspectives directly influence decisions. Transparency, trust, and clear communication are how I collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders, and how I keep work aligned as complexity grows.

My process is rooted in human-centered design, but I treat it as a mindset rather than a checklist. I move fluidly between research, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing to balance user needs with real-world constraints, and to create solutions that feel intuitive, effective, and accessible.

When I'm not designing, you'll usually find me training for a triathlon, biking up Hawk Hill, or running through Golden Gate Park. Living in San Francisco has given me an incredible backyard for staying active, and I take full advantage of it.

I also love film. The movie theater is my happy place: there's something about the ritual of it that I genuinely look forward to. And I'll never say no to a good horror movie.