About

Hi, i’m a maker,

and a Principal UX Designer. Whether I'm weaving with my hands or untangling a complex user journey, I'm always looking for the same thing: the moment when the path of least resistance emerges and complexity dissipates.

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For over 8 years I've led design across complex, multi-squad products at Fidelity Investments — native iOS and Android, responsive web, and institutional platforms. I was the lead designer on Spire, a goals-based financial planning app featured in the App Store's "Apps We Love".

I'm returning from family leave with a clear head and ready for the next complex problem to solve. I write about working with AI on Medium.

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When I'm not designing: I'm chasing my little firecracker, walking our King Charles Cavalier, and making things with my hands.

 

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