A Researcher, Strategist & Design Thinker.
I am a design
researcher making social impact.
This is me
I conduct research to drive innovation and inform product and content strategy. My background in behavioral science and user research has given me a deep understanding of how people think and behave, allowing me to conduct rigorous studies that provide invaluable insights into user behavior and needs.
Working in both public and private sectors, I lead cross-functional teams from the fuzzy front end of innovation development all the way through to usability testing and outcome evaluation. I care deeply about developing evidence-based theory driven experiences that improve people's lives and am always looking for new ways to grow my skills and have even greater impact.
Qualitative Research Mentorship
Product & Content Strategy
Facilitation Behavioral Science
Project Leadership Business Development Co-Creation
I create empathy driven digital products & campaigns
Experience
2023 to 2023
Lead Experience Researcher, Adobe (Contract)
2021 to 2023
Staff UX Researcher, Meta
2012 to 2021
Senior Researcher & Strategist, RTI International
2011 to 2012
Communication Strategist, Safe States Alliance
2008 to 2009
Community Engagement Coordinator, Girls Incorporated
2007 to 2008
Sexual Health Educator, Woodburn School District AmeriCorps
Education
2009 to 2011
Masters of Public Health | UNC Chapel Hill
2002 to 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | Scripps College
Certifications
UX Research for Agile Teams
Design Thinking Facilitation
Certified Scrum Master
Design Leadership for Business
Design Thinking Bootcamp
Writing Federal Proposals
Designing Web Surveys
Interdisciplinary Health Communication