UX Leader | Product Design Manager
Helping teams create clarity in complex products, workflows, and AI-powered experiences.
UX Leader | Product Design Manager
Helping teams create clarity in complex products, workflows, and AI-powered experiences.
UX leader helping teams bring clarity to complex systems
For over 11 years, I've partnered with product, engineering, and business teams to simplify complex workflows, modernize legacy experiences, and translate emerging technologies into experiences people can actually use.
My work spans information architecture, workflow redesign, UX strategy, design leadership, and AI-enabled experiences.
HOW I WORK
Design Project Management
I manage large project portfolios and keep designers and teams aligned by setting clear priorities, communicating often, and ensuring each project supports company goals and progresses efficiently.
Leadership Philosophy
I balance hands-on support with giving others room to grow. My nonprofit work taught me empathy, community building, and relationship-focused leadership—whether supervising interns, mentoring junior designers, running hiring, or encouraging cross-team collaboration. I bring humor, compassion, and team spirit to every project.
Research & Discovery
I begin projects with discovery to match user needs and business goals, define scope, and set clear requirements. I use stakeholder interviews, surveys, competitor analysis, card sorting, heuristic reviews, and contextual inquiry.
Prototyping
I use prototypes to test ideas early—anything from quick sketches and paper mockups to clickable wireframes and detailed annotated designs.
Testing & Analysis
Usability testing is a continuous process of checking and improving design. Early on, I use tree testing to confirm navigation and site structure. For studies, I make test plans and scripts, run moderated or unmoderated sessions (using video, screen recordings, or other tools), and analyze the findings to guide changes and give clear recommendations.
Sharing Results
I keep stakeholders aligned with tailored communication—brief summaries for executives and detailed reports for project teams—so everyone stays informed, collaborates, and keeps the project moving.