

HELLO THERE
I am a user experience practitioner with experience working on multi-disciplinary projects across industries ranging from technology to retail to healthcare. I have functioned on product, business intelligence, and web teams.
I have a passion for solving complex problems to improve experiences for users. I am particularly interested in information architecture, accessibility, and visual design. Going beyond creativity and strategy, I lean in to the research. My approach is to bridge the gap between user research and design thinking to challenge my designs with qualitative and quantitative insights, guiding decisions throughout project. Whether it is facilitating design thinking workshops or conducting contextual inquiry studies, I aim to empathize with users and stakeholders to make decisions built on a foundation of understanding and proven results.
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Born and raised on the east cost, I started in graphic design and branding, before earning my MA in digital strategy from the University of Florida. There, I discovered my passion for UX and have been building my skills in the field ever since.
When I'm not working, I am likely playing board games with friends, and spending time with my family. I am a (very) amateur potter and can also be found playing with dirt.
I love connecting with new people! Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn if you'd like to chat.
SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS
Design Skills in Real Life: UI Workshop
Speaker with IxDA Hampton Roads at Norfolk State University, June 2024
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Designers' Mixer: UX in the Era of AI
Meetup host at INBOUND 2023, Boston Massachusets
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Building Culture on Remote Teams
Speaker at HubSpot employee conference, EPIC Week 2023
Design Thinking & Discovery Workshop Facilitation:
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Brainstorming: finding the real problem
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Unblocking sticky IA struggles
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User research 101
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Designing for humans
WRITING & BLOG CONTRIBUTIONS
From Research to Reality: A Product Designer's Journey in
Shaping a New Feature
Editing an Editor Experience: A HubSpot UXers Approach
How to Get Started with AI as a UX Designer
UX Accessibility: Everything You Need to Know
UX Prototyping: Your Complete Guide
Inclusive Design: The Ultimate Guide
User-Centered Design: What It Is and How to Do It Right
What are the Pros & Cons of AI for Web Design and Development?
8 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid When Building or Revamping Your Site in 2024
THINGS I DO WELL
UX/UI
User Research
Information Architecture
Brand & Marketing Strategy
Design System Management
Visual Design
TECH STACK
Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator
Figma
Invision
Optimal Workshop
Dovetail
PROFESSIONAL
Presenting & Public Speaking
Virtual & In-person Workshops
Project Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Growth Mindset

EDUCATION
SERVICE
ux cert
Nielsen Norman Group 2025
ma
University of Florida
2019
bfa
Longwood University
2015
Completed 90 hours of training and 15 exams to earn my UX Master Certification through Nielsen Norman Group, world leader in research-based user experience.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Art's degree in Mass Communications, specializing in Digital Strategy. Completed a capstone project where our team competed against other senior graduate student teams to create a strategy, brand, and website for a real client — our project was selected by the client.
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with an Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design with a concentration in Brand Identity & Mass Media. I also completed a minor in Rhetoric & Professional Writing.
Mentor
HubSpot ERG Leader
Elevated Engagement
Relay for Life
I currently serve as a mentor in HubSpot's Women in Product 2024 cohort and I served as a mentor in the 2023 General Assembly for emerging UX professionals.
Leadership council for Families@HubSpot, one of the company's core employee resource groups focusing on serving and supporting working parents.
Committee member, serving people struggling with basic needs. Recent projects include: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Youth on Record.
Served as Committee President and spearheaded 2 events that raised collectively over $130,000 for the American Cancer Society. I have also held positions with sponsorship, survivorship, team recruitment, and event planning at both Longwood University and Old Dominion University, captaining two Platinum-Level Teams.