Driven by a passion for social impact, I blend design craft and strategy to create meaningful solutions that improve lives.
I’m a Product and UX Designer with over 20 years of experience creating intuitive, data driven, user-centered experiences. After four years in Design Operations, it was time to get back to my roots. I’ve shifted back to hands-on design, bringing a fresh perspective shaped by my deep understanding of collaboration, strategy, and systems thinking.
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But design is just one part of who I am. Creativity, mindfulness, and community are my baseline. I start my days with meditation to stay grounded, I write and record music, and I support the live music scene as often as I can. I'm also a freelance graphic designer, creating band merch and promo materials. Giving back is important to me, too—I volunteer with a weekly support group for individuals recovering from substance addictions, providing logistical support and managing Zoom meetings.
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At the end of the day, I’m passionate about making things better—whether it’s the products I design, the communities I support, or the experiences I help create.
With gratitude,​​​​​
Portfolio
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Selected Experience
2020-2025
Sr. Design Program Manager
Cisco Security
Focused on building scalable processes and empowering designers to do their best work. Drove initiatives that strengthened design culture, improved team collaboration, and optimized operational efficiency. Designed and launched programs that transformed onboarding, refined critique practices, and enhanced cross-functional workflows.
2018-2020
Senior Product Designer
Duo Security (a Cisco company)
Designed and delivered user-centered security solutions, leading the end-to-end design of complex enterprise features. Partnered closely with Product and Engineering to refine requirements, influence MVP definition, and ensure seamless cross-team collaboration. Developed and executed research plans, conducting usability testing to inform and validate design decisions. Contributed to advocated for the Duo Design System, maintaining visual consistency and elevating overall product quality.
2015-2017
Senior Designer
argodesign
Designed and refined digital experiences for clients across e-commerce, security, and enterprise platforms. Conducted research and competitive analysis to drive strategic design decisions, ensuring intuitive user flows and cohesive brand experiences.
Q&A
I'm making a career change because...
Design Operations gave me invaluable skills in supporting teams and optimizing workflows, but at heart, I'm a designer—ready to return to the craft that inspires me most.
I'd like to work with people who...
Share common goals, communicate clearly, are detail-oriented in their work, are kinder than necessary, and assume positive intent.
In my next job, it is important that...
The work positively impacts human lives, business and design collaborate as like-minded partners, and there’s a healthy work-life balance.
At work, I am best at...
Systems thinking, meticulous detail work, and organized files. I thrive in a flow state when focused on dissecting a problem and then enjoy collaborating with teammates to find solutions.
"To live only for some future goal is shallow. It’s the sides of the mountain which sustain life, not the top. Here’s where things grow."
Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance