About

With a background in physical product design, I kicked off my career with an internship at Giant Loop Moto, where I designed a motorcycle tool roll. However, it was during my simultaneous internship at Trip Pilot, a group outdoor adventure planning app, that my true passion for the digital space was ignited.

After honing my skills as the sole product designer at Trip Pilot, I transitioned to Active911, where I excelled in a similar role, leading full product design lifecycles with interdisciplinary teams.

Seeking new challenges and opportunities, I returned to the outdoor industry at Roadpass Digital, joining a talented team of designers to further expand my expertise.

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Combining my love for the outdoors with a growing expertise in inclusive design and accessibility, I am devoted to creating meaningful experiences through digital product design. 

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I'm a proud trans/nonbinary individual and use they/them pronouns.

Recently, I moved to Missoula, Montana to chase my passions for skiing, river surfing, and camping. I also love motorcycling, travelling, and exploring different art mediums.

Most recently, I've been creating linoleum relief prints and learning pinstriping.

Why I'm great to work with:

🌈   Enthusiastic and warm personality, making collaboration easy and enjoyable

✨   Receptive to stakeholder feedback and collaboration throughout the design process

🧠​   Fast learner through active listening, extensive research, and fearless experimentation

🎨   Master of the product lifecycle, from market research to post-launch iterations

❤️   Dedicated to crafting joyful digital experiences that enhance people's lives

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Background

Education

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Individualized Studies

Humanitarian Product Design: Product Design, Cultural Anthropology, Sustainable Sytems Management

Certifications

Design Powered by Data, LinkedIn Learning, Oct 2023

Designing Microinteractions with Figma, LinkedIn Learning, Sep 2023

Design Accessibility, Uxcel, August 2023

HTML for Designers, Uxcel, August 2023

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