About me

The Human Behind the Work

My story

Designer.
Systems thinker.
Maker.

I’m a designer at the intersection of brand and product. I think in systems, sweat the details, and believe great design has to work on every level — visually compelling, functionally sound, and rooted in real human needs.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked with data-driven, mission-oriented organizations, helping them translate complex ideas into clear, cohesive experiences. I’ve shaped brands, built design systems, shipped websites and data-rich platforms, and partnered closely with product, engineering, and marketing to ensure every touchpoint feels intentional and aligned.

Individual contributor work is my sweet spot. I love staying close to the craft — designing, building, refining. I bring a foundation in HTML and CSS, and increasingly use AI-assisted approaches to blend creative thinking with code, moving faster and more iteratively without sacrificing quality.

I'm genuinely curious about how AI is reshaping design — not as a replacement, but as a collaborator. The real skill isn't prompting; it's bringing judgment, taste, and intention to the process to create better work, faster.

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Principles

How I Design

01
Clarity Over Complexity
I simplify experiences so users can accomplish tasks intuitively, without friction or confusion.
02
Human-Centered First
Design starts with understanding real people— their needs, behaviors, and emotions guide every decision.
03
Iterate, Don’t Settle
Prototypes and feedback cycles refine ideas, ensuring solutions evolve and improve continuously.
04
Inclusive & Accessible
Designs are usable by all, considering accessibility, diversity, and universal usability from the start.
05
Visual Storytelling
UI craft cohesive visual systems that communicate brand and narrative clearly across all touchpoints.
06
Critical AI curiosity
I use AI as a creative partner, adding judgment and intention to make design faster and smarter.

Experience

Jan 2023 – Feb 2026
Candid / Remote
Director of Design — Lead Brand & Product Designer
Led and contributed hands-on to product, web, and marketing design for a nonprofit data and research organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build user-centered experiences, evolve the design system, and maintain strong accessibility and usability standards.
Jul 2019 – Jan 2023
Candid / Remote
Lead Designer
Co-led the creation of Candid’s visual identity and digital design foundation following the Foundation Center and GuideStar merger, designing and prototyping UX flows, high-fidelity interfaces, and scalable visual systems for candid.org and related web properties, while collaborating closely with engineering and research teams to deliver accessible, user-centered experiences.
Jan 2014 – Jul 2019
Foundation Center / New York City
UI/UX Designer & Front-End Developer
Designed user-centered interfaces for data-rich platforms and public websites, translating UX concepts into responsive HTML/CSS implementations and contributing to reusable UI components while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to improve usability and consistency across the organization’s web ecosystem.
Apr 2011 – Jan 2014
Foundation Center / New York City
Web Designer
Designed websites, landing pages, and digital marketing assets supporting research and initiatives, producing visually compelling, interactive layouts aligned with brand and usability standards while collaborating with developers and marketing teams to ensure responsive, cross-browser implementation.
2009 – 2011
New York City
Early Career
Web, email, print, and marketing design across freelance and in-house roles.
New York City College of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Communication and Web Design · 2006–2010
Summa Cum Laude · Tau Phi Sigma