Designing with Purpose. Leading with Empathy. Growing with Intention.
I'm a UX leader at the beginning of my directorial journey, driven by a mission to build accessible, intuitive, and scalable experiences. With a background in design, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration, I bring both strategy and empathy to the teams I support.
My Leadership Evolution
From Education to UX Leadership
I stepped into UX leadership from the world of education, coaching, and community engagement. In each of those spaces, I learned how to build trust, listen deeply, and create structure that helps people grow.
As an entry-level UX Director, I don't claim to know it all—but I do bring an unwavering commitment to team health, design excellence, and strategic clarity.
My 5-Year Vision
Building Systems that Scale Creativity
Creating design systems and operational frameworks that allow teams to innovate without friction, ensuring consistent quality while preserving creative freedom.
Nurturing High-Performing, Inclusive Teams
Developing environments where diverse perspectives thrive, feedback flows freely, and every team member feels empowered to do their best work.
Aligning Design with Meaningful Value
Bridging the gap between user needs and business goals, elevating design from a service function to a strategic partner in product and business decisions.
Case Study: Redesigning for Trust
CRM Platform Transformation
Led UX vision and team strategy for a comprehensive CRM platform redesign, collaborating across design, product, and development teams to align on a user-centered roadmap.
Introduced documentation processes and a design system that reduced delivery friction, while championing accessibility enhancements that built user trust.
25%
Reduction in QA Feedback Loops
100%
WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance
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Junior Designers Mentored
How I Lead: The PACE Framework
Passion
Bringing enthusiasm and purpose to every project, inspiring teams to connect with the "why" behind our work.
Accountability
Taking ownership of outcomes and creating transparent processes where responsibilities are clear.
Confidence
Building trust through informed decision-making and advocating for design with clarity and conviction.
Energy
Maintaining momentum and resilience, especially when facing complex challenges or tight deadlines.
Effort
Demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in every deliverable.
Becoming the Director I Want to Work For
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Years 1-2
Focusing on mentorship, establishing Design Ops foundations, and leading effective design sprints. Building team trust and implementing feedback rituals.
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Years 3-4
Developing comprehensive design systems, expanding cross-functional influence, and mastering the hiring process to build diverse, talented teams.
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Years 5-6
Refining executive communication skills, scaling design processes for larger teams, and driving product strategy through evidence-based design.
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Year 7
Evaluating pathways to Head of Design or VP roles, with a focus on organizational design and strategic leadership across product portfolios.
Accessibility & Inclusion Commitment
Design for Everyone, Without Exception
Accessibility isn't just a checkbox—it's core to my design philosophy. My trauma-informed approach ensures we create experiences that work for users in all contexts and emotional states.
Every project I lead includes WCAG compliance reviews, inclusive user testing, and design system components built with accessibility as a foundation, not an afterthought.
Download my comprehensive WCAG 2.1 checklist with practical implementation guides for design teams.
Inclusive Design Principles
Access my framework for designing with cognitive, emotional, and situational diversity in mind.
Let's Build Something Thoughtful Together
I'm always open to new conversations, collaborations, and growth opportunities. Whether you're looking for a design leader or just want to exchange ideas about the future of UX leadership, I'd love to connect.
Read My Latest Thoughts
"Why Coaching Makes Better Design Leaders" — Explore how my background in education shapes my unique approach to UX leadership.
Join My Design Community
Connect with other emerging design leaders in my monthly virtual meetup focused on growth and shared learning.