About Me

My Story

I'm a self-taught designer with a career that started in graphic design, transitioned into UX, and now focuses on design systems. I continuously push myself to learn and grow every day. My journey has taken me from building systems at companies like NerdWallet, LinkedIn, and Ascension Health to leading the Marketing Design Systems team at Microsoft. In this role, I guide the strategy and daily execution for the design portion of the MDS team, working closely with our Dev counterparts.

Beyond my role at Microsoft, I share my knowledge as a Design System Instructor for Memorisely and mentor young designers in my spare time. My dedication to advancing the field of design is evident through my participation as a speaker at various conferences, guest on numerous podcasts, and instructor of two Masterclasses for the Interaction Design Foundation.

Outside of design, my family is my greatest motivation. My three kids inspire my work ethic as I strive to provide them with the best. I'm also an avid sneaker enthusiast—some might call me a sneakerhead, but I prefer sneaker connoisseur. I always welcome the opportunity to expand my network and connect, so feel free to reach out anytime with questions or just to chat.

Design isn't everything

I love what I do, but my family is at the backbone of everything I do. I work hard as a designer to give my family the best life possible. The little people to the left are my driving force. They're the reason why I push myself to be the best designer I can, and they're the reason that I was able to overcome the odds. I'm showing them that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to.