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Thomas Jefferson UniversityAdjunct Professor (Cognitive Psychology for Design)
Aug. 2023 - Dec. 2024Guided graduate UX students in applying cognitive psychology to create ethical, effective, and human-centered designs. My approach blended collaborative learning, real-world application, and a facilitator-style model that encouraged students to see digital design as both a service and a societal influence.
Studio StrategymSenior Product & Experience Consultant
Jun. 2023Work with founders and teams to align design efforts with business goals through research, strategy, and thoughtful execution. Support product direction, deliver key UX artifacts, and facilitate clarity through workshops and consultation.
Code for PhillyGuest Speaker
May. 2023 - May. 2023Presented an interactive talk on UX best practices to a diverse group of civic technologists, designers, and developers at a civic tech launchpad event.
Private EdTech & ELearning BusinessHead of UX Design & Product Strategy
May. 2021 - Jul. 2023Led cross-functional efforts across design, product, content, and operations. I built and mentored agile teams, introduced human-centered research practices, and drove end-to-end product strategy from insight to execution. My work touched every layer of the business—from designing customer experiences and internal workflows to shaping learning content and team culture—creating stronger alignment between user needs, business goals, and organizational growth.
Voice123UX Researcher | Competitive Insights & Marketing Strategy
Mar. 2021 - Oct. 2022Conducted user research to support a marketing initiative aimed at differentiating the company from competitors. Uncovered deep customer insights and presented innovative recommendations that reframed how internal teams—and leadership—understood the product’s value. My findings were shared company-wide, including by the CEO, and helped influence broader thinking around positioning and user needs.
Co.Lab | You Belong in TechProduct Manager
Jan. 2021 - Mar. 2021Led a cross-functional team through the development of a functional MVP during a competitive, mentor-led apprenticeship program. Scoped and prioritized features, facilitated team alignment, and applied agile practices to keep delivery on track. Our team was the only one to ship a working product and was awarded first place in the cohort’s design competition.
U.S. Department of the InteriorUX Designer & Researcher | Federal Digital Services
Sep. 2020 - May. 2021Completed a UX apprenticeship in a high-maturity federal agency, contributing to research, content design, and accessibility initiatives. Collaborated cross-functionally on digital service improvements, participated in structured research practices, and supported pattern library documentation—gaining real-world exposure to large-scale system design and user-centered governance.
American Reading CompanyUX/UI Designer
Sep. 2020 - Jan. 2021Collaborated with developers, managers, and graphic designers to improve user experience and content structure across web platforms. Synthesized research, analytics, and stakeholder input into design and IA recommendations, including user flows, site maps, and wireframes. Contributed to content organization and strategy, advocating for clarity, accessibility, and user relevance through co-creation sessions and heuristic evaluation.
MuckTrackerUX/UI Designer | Software Experience
Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2020Designed key user flows and interfaces for a feature-rich educational web application. Conducted heuristic evaluations and synthesized user research with analytics to guide product improvements. Delivered high-fidelity mockups and IA proposals that improved usability, content discoverability, and alignment with stakeholder needs.
Ctrl M HealthUX Designer & Content Writer
Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2020Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWorked across two contracts to support a wellness app through user-centered design and behavior-focused content. Designed onboarding flows, prototypes, and interface concepts while also developing a strategic content library aligned with user journeys. Collaborated with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to ensure messaging, design, and features worked together to support user goals and product vision.
Ctrl M HealthUX Designer
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2020Drove innovative efforts for a wellness app, focusing on crafting an engaging onboarding flow and reenvisioning the user journey. My contributions included creatively ideating and designing alternative user and learning flows, user interfaces and dashboards, and innovating app experiences to enhance user engagement.
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