My journey into design began long before my career. Growing up, my father worked as a conservator for the Museum of the Americas (AMA). I spent much of my childhood surrounded by art, and in high school I volunteered alongside him, helping install exhibitions. Those experiences taught me to appreciate craftsmanship, storytelling, and the power of thoughtful design.

Inspired by that foundation, I studied graphic design and, while still in school, accepted a position at SharperBrand as a graphic designer. Working across visual design and front-end UI sparked my passion for creating digital products. I later earned a certificate in Digital Media, expanding my skills in web development, photography, video production, and visual design.

That path led me to FEI, where I transitioned into UX design and discovered my passion for enterprise software. Designing healthcare applications for state Medicaid and Medicare programs gave me a strong foundation in information architecture, interaction design, accessibility, design systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.

At HITRUST, my role grew from UX design into product design. I partnered with executives, product managers, engineers, and customers to shape product strategy, lead initiatives from discovery through delivery, expand the design system, champion accessibility, and mentor junior designers while helping transform complex cybersecurity workflows into intuitive enterprise products.

Today, I design products with the same mindset that first drew me to art: every decision should have purpose, every interaction should feel intentional, and every product should make life a little easier for the people who use it.