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About Me

Senior UX Designer and product design leader based in North Carolina. I’ve spent the last several years helping teams turn complex, data-heavy systems into tools people actually enjoy using. At Fidelity Investments, I lead design efforts for institutional platforms, making sure the experience is not just functional, but genuinely helpful.

I care deeply about accessibility, thoughtful collaboration, and designing with purpose. Whether I’m mapping out workflows, mentoring teammates, or exploring how AI can enhance usability, I’m always looking for ways to make digital experiences more human.

When I’m not designing, you’ll find me recharging by reading, buying an excessive amount of books, listening to music, playing video games, gardening, crocheting, and hiking trails with my two dogs and outdoorsy husband.

Experience

  • Leading UX strategy for institutional platforms, I design scalable tools that simplify complex workflows for financial professionals—leveraging AI, analytics, and user insights to drive clarity and engagement.

  • Collaborated with clients and engineers to transform intricate Salesforce workflows into intuitive, high-impact interfaces, improving usability and data visualization across enterprise solutions.

  • Led cross-functional design initiatives to enhance usability across JMP’s statistical tools, bridging product strategy and execution while advocating for user-centered improvements.

  • Partnered with product and engineering teams to design and refine features in CounselLink, delivering user-centered solutions that improved legal workflow efficiency and usability.

  • Conducted human-centered research and interface design for defense and medical systems, driving usability testing and modernization efforts in high-stakes environments.

Certifications

  • This professional certificate from eCornell focuses on human-centered design principles to create effective, ethical, and user-friendly digital experiences. Participants learn to conduct user research, develop personas, storyboard design concepts, prototype interfaces, and run usability tests. The program culminates in a high-fidelity prototype suitable for a design portfolio, showcasing advanced UX, UI, and product design skills

  • This 12-week program focuses on developing authentic, empathetic, and adaptable leaders through deliberate practice, peer collaboration, and executive coaching. Participants gain practical tools to improve communication, foster inclusion, and lead high-performing teams

  • Offered by Atlassian University, this self-paced certification introduces users to the basics of Jira in under two hours. It covers key concepts, navigation, and best practices, and includes an assessment-backed badge to validate foundational Jira skills

  • This credential validates hands-on experience with Salesforce, including platform configuration, user management, and automation. Certified administrators are equipped to optimize Salesforce environments and support business operations effectively

  • Tableau offers multiple certifications, including Desktop Specialist and Data Analyst, to validate data visualization and analytics skills. These credentials demonstrate proficiency in using Tableau to derive insights and communicate data effectively

  • JMP Academy provides technical education in HVAC, plumbing, and system design. It offers in-person and online learning, continuing education credits, and resources like whitepapers and videos to deepen technical expertise.

  • This Department of Defense certification focuses on Systems Planning, Research, Development, and Engineering (SPRDE). Level 1 covers foundational knowledge in systems engineering and technology management for acquisition professionals.

  • Item descriptionPart of the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), this certification introduces the principles of Test & Evaluation (T&E) in defense acquisition. It ensures professionals understand evaluation planning, execution, and reporting.

  • Offered through Virginia Tech’s Graduate School, this interdisciplinary certificate equips students with foundational knowledge in human-centered design. Participants explore how design thinking applies across domains—from engineering to the humanities—through coursework in usability, interaction design, and collaborative systems. The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and prepares graduates to tackle complex societal challenges with empathy, creativity, and technical insight

  • The IRB Administration Foundations course provides a comprehensive overview of Institutional Review Board operations. It covers policy development, federal reporting, subject communication, and quality assurance, ideal for those new to IRB roles.