Why design?

For me, design is all about building bridges. Bridges between thoughts and actions, between ideas and goals, between speakers and audiences. My approach, whether communicating with stakeholders, friends, or complete strangers, is to engage others with the goal of forming connections. Understanding is the foundation upon which we meaningfully move forward together and design is the perfect tool to do so.

My previous experience

From after school counselor to tour guide to patient experience specialist, my career path has always been characterized as human-centered. At the University of Chicago Medicine, I acted as liaison between my patients and their care teams to ensure they received the care they needed. Even in my free time, I’ve found fulfillment in volunteering at community gardens or planning fundraising concerts to battle food insecurity.

But who am I really?

At the end of the day, I’ve always been a dreamer and product design is just one of the avenues through which I channel my thoughts. I also love meditating outdoors whether I’m hiking, kayaking, or just enjoying a good book on a picnic blanket. I’m a former theatre kid who’s always ready to hop on the mic for karaoke night or build new fantasy worlds playing Dungeons & Dragons. And of course, I’m a cat parent to the sweetest little guy on earth.