About
UX Designer + STEM Educator
How I Work
I'm a UX designer and computer science educator focused on building accessible, people-centered systems. My work sits at the intersection of design and technology, translating ideas between designers, developers, and stakeholders to create thoughtful, practical products. View my portfolio.
Accessibility is a core priority in my design process. I lead with empathy and design with diverse users in mind so people with different identities, backgrounds, and experiences can successfully use the systems I help create. See examples in projects like ABC Dementia Care and AHHD.
Alongside my consulting work, I teach computer science to high school students in Chicago. I entered education to make learning more accessible and later became a CS teacher to expand access to computer science for historically underserved students. Across both design and teaching, my goal is the same: reduce friction, increase clarity, and build systems that truly support the people they serve.
How I Got Here
My path to UX design was not linear.
I started college planning to become a high school art teacher and majored in Fine Art so I could explore a wide range of creative mediums. Over time I became increasingly interested in digital tools and fabrication processes, where creativity and technical precision came together to produce something functional.
While working in the woodshop, I often noticed Industrial Design students nearby modeling and refining prototypes in computer labs. I could hear conversations about ergonomics, critique sessions, and iteration. The way they combined creativity, problem solving, and feedback immediately caught my attention. I asked about joining the program, only to learn that it had just accepted its final cohort before being discontinued.
Around that time I enrolled in an introductory programming course and quickly realized how much I enjoyed it. Programming connected creativity with logic and systems thinking in a way that felt like another form of design. I decided to double major in Application Programming, where I eventually discovered UX design. It was the missing piece that brought together creativity, systems thinking, and designing experiences for people. I was especially drawn to questions about clarity, inclusion, and how design choices affect who can successfully use a product.
After graduating, I began consulting on UX projects, often working with small businesses and community-focused organizations that did not have access to dedicated design support. Around the same time, I joined AmeriCorps and spent two years teaching Algebra to historically underserved high school students in Chicago. That experience reshaped how I thought about access to education and technology and reinforced my commitment to designing systems that support people who are often overlooked.
Today I teach computer science while continuing to work as a UX design consultant. Whether I am designing a digital product or a learning experience, I focus on reducing friction, improving accessibility, and supporting people with diverse backgrounds and learning paths. Explore my design work.
Across both design and teaching, my work is grounded in accessibility, empathy, and the belief that technology should work for everyone.