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