UX leader
problem solver
design thinker &
true-crime fan…

With 12+ years of experience spanning both brand and product design, I've honed my craft across organizations ranging from nimble 15-person startups to global enterprises. As a systems thinker with an unwavering commitment to quality, I approach each project with a holistic perspective.

My expertise spans the full product design spectrum—from shaping vision & strategy to conducting discovery and delivering polished solutions. I thrive in collaborative environments where process is as important as pixels. Whether conceptualizing new experiences or refining existing ones, I love the challenge of creating thoughtful digital products that serve user needs while advancing business objectives.


Work Experience

VALIDITY INC.
Principal Product Designer
April 2025 - Current

LITMUS (acquired by Validity Inc)
Principal Product Designer
July 2023 - April 2025

BUILT IN
Director of User Experience Design
May 2017 - April 2023

SOCIALCODE
Senior Product Designer
December 2015 - April 2017

TROVE (acquired by SocialCode)
Product Designer
September 2015 - December 2015

LIVINGSOCIAL
UX & UI Designer

2010 - 2015

BRAZEN
Freelance Product Designer
May 2015 - July 2015


Courses

CONTINUOUS DISCOVERY HABITS WITH TERESA TORRES
Master Class

September 2022 - October 2023


Internships


Education

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BFA in Illustration | Minor in Communications and Digital Advertising

2006 - 2010

Software + Skills

UX & Ui design
Responsive Web & Interaction design
Art direction
Story board + Wire framing
Brand Identity, Graphic Design + Illustration
Product strategy + data informed design

Competitive analysis & customer interviews
User Personas
Roadmap Planning
Understanding of basic HTML and CSS
iOS/Android Optimization and App Design
Experience working in an agile environment

Usability Testing
Figma & FigJam
Jira + Confluence
Adobe Creative Suite
Basic Wordpress experience
Team Mentorship + Management

a little about me!

FUN FACTS: 
I’m a big-time movie buff, totally addicted to cheesy poofs, and fiercely loyal to Polar seltzer (sorry, La Croix). I’m also a proud founding member of a thriving, female-led Documentary Club.

LOCATION:
Born and raised in Maryland, but I’ve been living (and thriving) in Chicago for over 8 years now—and I’m not leaving any time soon.

BACKGROUND:
I come from a background in Illustration and Graphic Design, and over the years I’ve done a bit of everything—painting, drawing, company rebrands, print work, logos—you name it—I’ve probably done it.