Photo by Michelle McSwain
Born and raised in New York City, I've always been drawn to physical spaces and their effect on the human spirit. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a degree in English and Spanish, I decided to pursue my master’s degree in Interior Design at Pratt Institute. During grad school, I grew comfortable using digital design tools for storytelling, diagrams, renderings and presentations. Upon finishing the program, I dabbled in the furniture world for a bit before switching gears yet again.
Eager to work in a digital medium, I left my job in furniture to join a small but ambitious ad tech company. In the years that followed, I learned how to design a new type of user experience—trading up square feet for pixels, and floor plans for wireframes. As a UX designer, I've spent the majority of my career at startups, where I've thrived in fast-paced, resource-constrained environments by taking a hands-on approach to problem solving.
In my personal time, I enjoy reading, list-making, home improvement projects, and spending time with my family outdoors.