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
DIXON SCHWABL ADVERTISING, MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Creative Intern
2009 - 2010
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.