UX leader
problem solver
design thinker &
true-crime fan…
With 15+ 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.
Recent work
Validity Engage
coming soon!
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Experience
VALIDITY INC.
Principal Product Designer
April 2025 - September 2026
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
Wordpress experience
Team leadership & Mentorship
a little about me!
BACKGROUND:
I’m an illustrator and graphic designer who’s equally at home with a paintbrush, a PRD, or an ambiguous design request. Over the years I’ve worked on everything from sculpture and drawing to logos, print collateral, website rebrands, and complex SaaS products. I thrive in organized chaos and love turning a messy brief into something clear and buildable.
LOCATION:
Born and raised in Maryland (a little too close to Burkittsville, where The Blair Witch Project was set), I started my career in Washington, DC, and have called Chicago home for almost 10 years, though I’m always looking for a chance to move abroad (Im looking at you Italy, the UK or Ireland).
FUN FACTS:
I’m a big-time movie buff, sports fan (go Ravens!), jigsaw puzzler and fiercely loyal to Polar seltzer (sorry, La Croix). I also enjoy volunteering at the local animal shelter and I’m a founding member of a thriving, female-led Documentary Club.