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About me

Originally from New York City, I now reside in Los Angeles. With 5 years of UX/UI experience, I collaborate well with product teams, engineers, and stakeholders.

My journey blends creativity with problem solving. I've contributed to Apple's Retail App Design team in 2023, enhancing internal tools and iOS flows, and recently refreshed Fisker Automotive's website and native app. I excel in collaborating with product managers, engineers, and business stakeholders, delivering next-generation experiences. My strong communication skills and ability to execute projects independently make me a valuable team member.

Before design, I spent a decade as a music producer and professional artist, performing globally. With 15 years of creative experience in design and audio, I am dedicated to continually improving my craft.

Outside of work, I enjoy making music, street photography, hiking, camping, and tending to my houseplants.

As a career shifter, I transitioned from a globally touring musician and DJ to a thriving product designer.

The design industry needs more of us career-shifters who bring a fresh perspective on the way the world looks and feels.

As a designer, I’ve learned flexibility and communication are key, not only to a project’s success, but my own.

This is one my major takeaways from my time as a designer at Apple, and my years as a freelancer.

As a nature lover, I’ve visited 8 national parks and try to see a new one every year.

I'm also an avid hiker and enjoy bringing my birding binoculars with me.