About

Gregarious UX/UI survivalist and process-thinking trailblazer carving out new pathways in the rugged terrain of an old-school industry

Having spent the last 2+ years as the first UX/UI hire at a company in a traditionally conservative industry, and the first year and a half as a team of one, I've learned to prioritize relationship building, cross-functional collaboration, and a balance of 360° system thinking and attention to detail. 

Before that, I spent over 5 years designing websites for clients as both a freelance web designer and marketing designer at an agency. All in all, I’ve spent nearly 8 years wrangling pixels and mental patterns to create interesting and intuitive experiences for users across a variety of industries.

What do people come to me for?

• Cutting through complexity

• Coordinating & collaborating across departments

• Knowing the project down to the details & being able to identify potential issues

• Taking a project and running with it with little guidance needed, but always ready to ask questions & collaborate

• Brainstorming with team members and collaborators to break down ideas and potential solutions 

• Enthusiasm and a well-timed gif in the group chat

I’m always learning. These are some resources that I reach to regularly:

• I’ve been an active member of the Ladies that UX Atlanta chapter for over 3 years. 

• Lately I’ve been learning about Object Oriented UX (OOUX), regularly attending meetups and taking courses.

• I receive ongoing career mentoring via ADPList.

• I also love a good podcast; some industry favorites are: The UX Hustle, The Object Oriented UX Podcast, Design Systems Podcast and DesignOps Island Discs.

Chat with me about:

📚 Books, especially speculative fiction, cozy novels & non-fiction about nature and social issues

🌿 Gardening and permaculture

✨ Mysticism, mythology and folk tales

🌳The best spots to get out in nature around Atlanta

🎨The latest exhibit at the High Museum