About Me
It all started in '97 when my dad showed me the magic of computers 🖥️ I was hooked! Before long, 11-year-old me was clacking away on a keyboard, making interactive websites with HTML and CSS.
Fast-forward to college, where political science caught my curiosity and found myself in internships in Seattle and Washington D.C. The political scene wasn't my cup of tea, but I gained valuable skills in systems thinking and adaptability. I even got inspired and designed an app called Hey Congress.
Post-graduation, adventure was calling. I traveled to Taiwan 🇹🇼 and spent a year teaching English. I fell in love with teaching ❤️ ! After some soul-searching at law firms in the U.S., I went back to teaching and taught preschool for 4 years in Seattle. But the tech bug was still there, so I hopped on the software development + UX design bootcamp trains 🚂 - choo choo! That's when I realized I was destined for design.
I'm passionate about projects that create meaningful impact for communities. My journey through education, startups, government, and nonprofit sectors has shown me how thoughtful design can really transform lives. Whether it's making government services more accessible, developing educational tools, or helping startups scale, design is my medium for solving real-life problems. Teaching runs in my family, so mentoring comes naturally—you'll often find me guiding junior designers, helping them discover their passion and thrive, just as others have supported my growth across sectors.
What's new? I recently joined the Greentrike board, a nonprofit that champions 💪🏽 equal access to play and learning experiences for young children and their families. Also, I'm currently finding opportunities to free dive with sharks 🦈. Sharks are my favorite.
