I am a San Francisco based designer & dog momma! I was born in Texas but I spent my teenage and young adult years living in foreign countries (Canada, Chile, Denmark), thus creating an adaptive, sensitive and open mind. This internationalism plays a large role in my learning and working style - being understanding, innovative, non-judgemental and confident. 

 

Having been enthralled in various cultures from a young age, I decided to obtain my BA in Political Science and History at McGill University. My studies prepared me to become a keen researcher, writer, presenter and speaker. It also developed my understanding for the complexity of cultures and events that take a lifetime to truly understand.

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Eventually, my passion for creativity and art overpowered my interests in social sciences - leading me to UX/UI. As soon as I began studying UX/UI, I became aware of my intense passion for the field and since that moment I have been genuinely excited to go to work everyday. The field of UX/UI makes me feel like a sponge - I absorb and retain information rapidly, design quickly and meticulously, and flawlessly collaborate with clients.

 

I flourished immensely in my first year as a UI Designer and I was quickly promoted to the role of Senior Experience Designer with the encouragement and support of my team. In such a short amount of time I have become a leader, role-model and invaluable asset to my design team. I have often been told by my managers and directors that I am one of the strongest designers on our team, a rising star, and an impeccable asset.

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My presentation and speaking skills are noteworthy, receiving many praises and requests to train other team members in public speaking. Last year, I was even selected to speak at a Women's Month panel at my company. Out of the entirety of our company, only six women were selected for our exemplary work and dedication. And this year, I was again selected as an honorary interviewee for a company wide Women's Month article featuring several women chosen as "Women Who Inspire Inclusion". In this article I discuss my personal experiences with inclusion, exclusion and my inspiration in this world.

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I am also an expert in Figma - using advanced production design techniques and also lesser-known creative, conceptual techniques. As a result, I lead many trainings in Figma for the rest of the company, as well as leading standard visual design workshops & onboarding. As of now, I have been at VML for six years, and working as a senior designer for five. I have become indispensable as a design expert, mentor, trainer and leader. Sometimes I feel the need to pinch myself, hardly believing that I've found my purpose in life that brings me so much joy.