Researcher
Designer
Learner

Who I AM

A multidisciplinary researcher with experiences across different fields, enthusiastic in connecting with stakeholders to drive projects and programs to success.

What I DO

I seek to leverage my experiences and lens to bring design research forward through methods and evidence based practices. Creating individualized solutions to complex problems with fresh perspectives and an impulse to test ideas through. In an effort to design “with” not “for” the users.

Lets CONNECT

Are you looking to solve a problem with a fresh perspective, help your team think deeply about a process or a product, engage with your users to gain insight in your solution? I am here to connect, pitch in, and charge forward.

My hope is that the information on this platform gives visitors insight into who I am, what I do, how I work, and what I am passionate about. I thrive in environments that seek to engage, communicate, cooperate, and collaborate, all in the spirit of solving problems and creating fresh and unique solutions. I enjoy supporting the team as we persevere through the most complicated parts of the project. I feel the most productive when all members of the team feel successful. I think through sketches; it supports clarity in communication and allows me to feel playful during the process. I am a designer who feels comfortable leveraging design research, and methodologies to contribute to a user informed solution.

Themes in Leadership Domain Strengths for Managers

  • I can sense people's feelings by imagining myself in others' lives or situations.

  • I recognize and cultivate the potential in others. I spot the signs of small improvements and derive satisfaction from evidence of progress.

  • I love the challenge of meeting new people and winning them over. I get satisfaction from breaking the ice and making a connection with someone.

  • I have contagious enthusiasm. I can get others excited about what they are going to do.

  • I accept others. I show awareness of those who feel left out and make an effort to include them.

  • I prefer to go with the flow. I tend to be a "now" person. I take things as they come and discover the future one day at a time.

  • I am fascinated by ideas. I am able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena.

  • I have faith in the links among all things. I believe there are few coincidences and that almost every event has meaning.

  • I have great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. The process of learning rather than the outcome excites me.

  • I am intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. I can figure out how different people can work together productively.