About me
I bring over five years of experience helping teams make impactful software, most recently as a Senior Product Designer with Confluence (Atlassian). Previously, I have volunteered with USDR on civic software and been a Design Fellow at Whitespace.
More than five years of UX experience
Former Senior Product Designer at Atlassian
Born and based in Baltimore, Maryland
As a designer, I take a question-forward approach to get to the root of the problem, and then approach solutions holistically and thoroughly. Others have also described me as detailed and a good collaborator, and I'm a big fan of diagramming and prototyping to move the conversation forward.
I'm also at home as a facilitator, in which role I like creating an atmosphere for others’ voices to be heard. Through simple methods I try to provide right-sized constraints to draw out the opinions and ideas of participants. In my view, a good prompt is the best medicine.
In my capacity as an embedded designer, I seek to support and to give back. I believe all designers live in a continuum, shepherding software from era to era. I try to contribute processes and team rituals that create a healthy, productive culture that lives beyond my tenure.
Finally, I care deeply about the climate crisis. I seek to work with clients who understand their responsibility to the planet and are not afraid to make commitments towards a more expedient drawdown.
When I’m not designing, you might find me hiking, painting, or reading about language, psychology, and urban planning. A good taco or curry is the fastest way to my heart. ❤️
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