Biography
16 years of experience in user-centered design and healthcare UX. Currently completing prerequisites for nursing school.
Academics
Pathophysiology
Studying Graduate-Level Textbook - Expected December 2026
Human Biology
Short Course from Monash University - Expected June 2026
Preparation for Tertiary Nursing Studies
Short Course from Western Sydney University - Expected March 2026
Biochemical Basis for Human Life
Short Course from University of Melbourne - 2026
Certificate of Sustainable Transportation
University of Washington - 2019
Certificate of User Experience Design
General Assembly San Francisco - 2017
Master of Communication Management
University of Southern California - 2015
Bachelor of Film & Television, Cum Laude
Boston University - 2012
High School Diploma
Marin Academy - 2008
Work Experience
Principal UX Designer @ Petcademy
San Francisco, 2021-2025
Directed UX strategy and design systems for a health platform providing training and telehealth for new pet parents. Results included an enterprise dashboard, marketing collateral, and a unified component library.
Lead UX Designer @ Turo
San Francisco, 2019-2021
Led UX strategy and design for the world's largest car sharing marketplace within the insurance team. Results included service experience redesigns, product strategy vision work, and company-wide cost reduction initiatives.
Senior UX Designer @ Goin
San Francisco, 2018-2019
Led design systems, UX strategy, and accessibility design for multiple software products across consumer mobile and enterprise web. Results included a mobile app providing disabled riders access to new transportation options.
Senior UX Designer @ Change Healthcare
San Francisco, 2018
Synthesized large qualitative datasets for the largest financial and healthcare exchange in the USA. Conducted field research to create year-long journey maps based on varying healthcare situations.
Senior UX Designer @ Asurion
San Francisco, 2017-2018
Led UX design and engagement strategy for an AT&T-branded tech support app used by in-store salespeople. Results included thousands of scheduled appointments in the first four months of a nationwide pilot program.
Project Manager @ Treasure Hunter
Los Angeles, 2015-2016
Crafted marketing strategy for clients, coordinated production on-location, and supervised talent. Results included branded content for Condé Nast publications including GQ and WIRED.
Project Manager @ Contend
Los Angeles, 2014
Managed two art directors across multiple advertising campaigns, oversaw post-production, and maintained vendor relationships. Results included branded content for Anheuser-Busch, Jewel-Osco, and the LA Times.
Video Editor @ Omelet
Los Angeles, 2012-2013
Managed hundreds of post-production projects, defined editing workflows, directed commercials, and mentored two post-production interns. Partnered with art directors to deliver broadcast and digital campaigns.
Graphic Designer @ BuzzU
Boston, 2009-2011
Crafted hundreds of graphics and animations for marketing campaigns targeted at hundreds of thousands of college students during the early days of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
Retail Specialist @ Apple
San Francisco, 2008
Served as primary point of contact at a high-traffic Apple retail location during the iPhone launch era, providing product consultation and triaging customer needs. Managed Genius Bar check-ins and customer wait times.
Skill Areas
UX Design
UX Research
Healthcare IT
Healthcare Informatics
Design Systems
Rapid Prototyping
Human Resources
Project Management