about me.
Based in Washington, D.C., I help federal agencies and mission-driven organizations turn complex ideas into digital products people can actually use. My work spans the full design process, from research and wireframing to prototyping and user testing, with a consistent focus on accessibility and usability.
I’ve worked across data-rich dashboards, AI-driven platforms, and public-facing websites—collaborating on UX research and human-centered design efforts, supporting ongoing site improvements, and helping bring structure to complex information. Whether building something new or refining what’s already there, I focus on making information clear, easy to navigate, and aligned with how people actually use it.
Before moving into design, I spent more than a decade as a clarinetist with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, performing at the White House and across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Whether supporting diplomacy or leading educational programs, I learned how to tailor communication for diverse audiences and create experiences that resonate—strengths I carry into every project I take on today.
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Master of Music, DePaul University
Bachelor of Music, University of North Texas
UX Certificate, Nielsen Norman Group & Google
Human Computer Interaction for User Experience Design, MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)
Design Thinking Certificate, University of Virginia (UVA) Darden School of Business
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User Experience Design | User Interface Design | User Research | Design Strategy | Information Architecture | Human-Centered Design | Design Thinking | Design Systems
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Figma | Adobe Suite | AI Tools: v0, ChatGPT, Miro AI | Microsoft Office Platform | Sharepoint | Whiteboarding Tools: Miro, Mural | Agile Methodologies, Confluence, Jira