About Me…

Some Professional Stuff

I have experience working with multiple areas of digital design in-depth, giving me a holistic and more strategic view of the user experience. Whether it is a content page update, or an entire user journey overhaul, I view design as the sum of all of its parts. From brand driven messaging and graphics to simplified and learnable user interfaces, I work to make digital experiences truly engaging.

On a Personal Note

On a more personal note, I am a mother, wife, and owner of way too many pets (notice all the pics, hehe). I love animals and working on my little mini farm at home. I also love toys and have a growing collection of them… must be a nostalgia thing. My free time is spent as much outdoors as possible hiking, walking, camping, whatever I can do. I am always trying to find new challenges for myself both personally and professionally. Also food. I like food a lot.

A collie laying on a couch
Black and white goat
Two white lambs
A baby donkey standing
Black and white dog holding a toy
A donkey eating grass
Dog holding tennis ball
St Bernard dog laying on a pillow
A gray dog looking up

My Experience

UX Researcher & Designer
Raft : 2023 - Present

Leads design and delivery of a developer dashboard, improving usability and workflow efficiency through close collaboration with engineers, user research, and accessibility advocacy. Supports data-driven planning and roadmapping to align design initiatives with organizational goals.

UX Designer
USAA : 2021 - 2023

Contributed to end-to-end design and research for digital insurance products, enhancing usability, accessibility (WCAG), and alignment with business goals. Played a key role in shaping design culture, promoting DE&I, and ensuring consistency through design system standards.

Designer
Compassion : 2018 - 2021

Developed and executed UX strategy for Compassion’s website, designing user-centered, accessible experiences aligned with organizational goals. Collaborated cross-functionally and contributed both design assets and front-end code to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions.

Digital Comms. Specialist
JEA : 2017 - 2018

Key contributor to UX design and prototyping across web and mobile in an Agile environment, aligning user needs with product goals and improving engagement. Managed JEA CMS, ensured accessibility compliance, and supported branding through digital and social media design.

Graphic & Web Designer
GSM : 2016 - 2017

Directed brand identity and visual design for client portfolios, producing print and digital assets—including responsive websites and marketing materials. Designed motion graphics and video content to support cross-platform campaigns and storytelling.

Graphic Designer
RoomCraft : 2014-2016

Designed branding, packaging, and coordinated product visuals across digital and print, ensuring alignment with brand goals and consistency. Collaborated on textile and room design, directed product photography, and managed print production to support multi-channel experiences.

Education

Arizona State University
2020-2021
M.S., Graphic Information Tech.

University of North Florida
2014-2016
B.F.A., Graphic Design & Digital Media

Certs. + Orgs.

LUMA Institute
Practitioner of H.C.D.
2023

Interaction Design Foundation
2020 - Present

Skills

UX Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
User Research
Wireframes
High Fidelity Mockups
Rapid Protoyping
Advanced Prototyping
Accessibility
Figma
Sketch
Adobe CC
InVision
UserZoom
HTML / CSS