Driven by complex challenges and an unwillingness to accept “it’s not possible,” I am a versatile leader passionate about delivering comprehensive design and user experience solutions. Blending a diverse skillset in design with strong technical leadership cultivated from a broad educational foundation, including a study of psychology and advanced studies in user experience design, I excel at facilitating business growth and resolving stakeholder needs.
I thrive in the high-pressure environments where I diligently steer cross-functional teams through all phases of UX, visual & interaction design, digital transformation, enterprise complexity, and AI product design projects. An award-winning designer, I elevate human-centered experiences by using Design Thinking with persevering brand awareness. Fusing multidimensional thinking with an ability to easily “connect the dots” between different ideas, my colleagues say I quickly discover and gain an understanding of complex challenges and the approach needed to address project goals.
A champion for mentorship, I believe success comes from building an empowered team who receives credit where it is due. Leading by example, I promote continuous skills development to position individuals for existing and long-term career growth. People that work for me say that that I am fair, insightful and passionate about helping them to be the best they can be.
Leading a product design team is more than just having a title and direct reports. There are 6 principles I follow in order to build extraordinary teams.
I believe in setting a clear vision and creating the conditions for others to do their best work. Leadership isn’t about control—it’s about clarity, trust, and momentum. I lead by listening deeply, acting with intention, and building alignment across disciplines.
Great products come from great teams. I invest in people—through mentorship, thoughtful hiring, and establishing a culture of psychological safety and continuous growth. I champion diversity of background, thought, and skill as the foundation of resilient, innovative design teams.
Design is a strategic tool for solving real business problems. I work closely with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to understand the broader context—then align design outcomes to what actually moves the needle. Whether it’s closing enterprise deals, reducing churn, or launching new products, I design with business outcomes in mind.
Usability is table stakes—delight builds loyalty. I push for polish, clarity, and emotion in the user experience. Small moments of joy, clear flows, and elegant interactions all add up to products that people love, not just use.
I believe in creative adaptability—working across roles, sharing responsibilities, and stepping in where needed. Like “Total Football,” the best teams are fluid, responsive, and united in purpose. I value collaboration over silos, and flexibility over rigid roles.
Every product, team, and problem is a chance to learn. I bring curiosity and humility into every conversation, knowing that the best solutions often emerge from unexpected places.
I provide hands-on mentorship for product designers navigating career growth, skill development, and real-world challenges. Through platforms like ADPList, I’ve supported hundreds of designers with guidance rooted in practical experience and a deep understanding of what it takes to thrive in today’s design roles.
My past studies helped me to blend creativity with strategic thinking to solve complex design challenges.
I studied in the Master of Professional Studies in UX Design program at Maryland Institute College of Art. During this time, I applied my past experience along with strengthening my skills through multiple projects using quantitative and qualitative research methods, along with UI design, prototyping and usability testing.
I completed 15 courses and and associated exams over two years, first gaining my UX Certification and following it with the Master Certification a year later.
By completing the IBM Design Thinking course, I learned new methods to collaborate and think strategically in enterprise projects.
I am comfortable working in agile development processes, I also obtained my level 1 Professional Scrum Master certification through a rigorous exam.
I studied Psychology and minored in Studio Art at the University of Houston while also learning about a variety of subjects not in my major, including business, computer programming, and two spoken languages.
