Get to know me! 🤗

Behind the Canvas

Behind the Canvas

Behind the Canvas

I'm a designer and developer bridging the gap between code and creativity.

I'm a designer and developer bridging the gap between code and creativity.

Originally from Colorado, I am currently pursuing my master’s degree at the University of Michigan’s School of Information, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and User-Centered Agile Development. (Go Blue!)

Originally from Colorado, I am currently pursuing my master’s degree at the University of Michigan’s School of Information, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction and User-Centered Agile Development. (Go Blue!)

With my technical background in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, (Go Irish!) I thrive at the intersection between development and thoughtful design. I’m passionate about creating digital products that aren’t just functional, but accessible and genuinely engaging for everyone.

With my technical background in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, (Go Irish!) I thrive at the intersection between development and thoughtful design. I’m passionate about creating digital products that aren’t just functional, but accessible and genuinely engaging for everyone.

Beyond pixels and prototypes, you’ll find me in the great outdoors, creating 2D/3D animations, or experimenting with new muffin recipes!

Beyond pixels and prototypes, you’ll find me in the great outdoors, creating 2D/3D animations, or experimenting with new muffin recipes!

My design values 💛

Design isn’t just what I do… it’s how I think!
Here are the values that guide my work.

Design isn’t just what I do… it’s how I think!
Here are the values that guide my work.

Design isn’t just what I do… it’s how I think!
Here are the values that guide my work.

Empathy

By prioritizing empathy, I ensure that my designs not only solve problems but also resonate with users on a personal level, creating intuitive, meaningful user interactions.

Curiosity

Staying curious leads to innovation and creativity — inspiring me to question assumptions and allowing me to design more engaging, thoughtful experiences for diverse audiences.

Curiosity

Staying curious leads to innovation and creativity — inspiring me to question assumptions and allowing me to design more engaging, thoughtful experiences for diverse audiences.

Accessibility

Designing with accessibility in mind creates inclusive experiences that empower all users, regardless of ability. I focus on accessibility to promote equity in digital spaces, enabling everyone to interact with and benefit from the designs I create.

Accessibility

Designing with accessibility in mind creates inclusive experiences that empower all users, regardless of ability. I focus on accessibility to promote equity in digital spaces, enabling everyone to interact with and benefit from the designs I create.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

With my technical skills and experience across both design and engineering, I can bridge communication gaps between diverse teams. This allows me to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, and other disciplines, ensuring my designs align with both aesthetic goals and technical feasibility.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

With my technical skills and experience across both design and engineering, I can bridge communication gaps between diverse teams. This allows me to collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, and other disciplines, ensuring my designs align with both aesthetic goals and technical feasibility.

Little trivia ✅

I like to make lists…
so here's a list of fun facts to get to know me better.

I like to make lists…
so here's a list of fun facts to get to know me better.

I like to make lists…
so here's a list of fun facts to get to know me better.

Healthcare Experience

I worked as a dental assistant for a while and loved the client-facing aspect of that role - you meet so many new people each day.

Favorite Hackathon Memory

Designed VR/AR games for children in hospitals during a design hackathon, combining creativity with compassion.

Favorite Travel Memory

Roasting marshmallows on the Pacaya volcano with my host family in El Parque Nacional Volcán de Pacaya y Laguna de Calderas, Guatemala.

Accessibility Tester

I enjoy completing manual and automated accessibility testing of random applications, just to see the results.

Hidden Talent

I make macarons (that’s with one "o"!) from scratch, and yes, they’re delicious.

Doodler

I sketch concept doodles and wireframes everywhere (on napkins, notebooks, and newsprint, oh my!)