My view of design is rooted in how people experience objects—whether physical or digital. I've always been drawn to the way humans interact with the things we make.

I've spent my career as a bread baker, filmmaker, teacher, and ceramic artist—and in each role, I discovered something essential about user experience. As a baker, I learned the value of teamwork and clear communication. As a filmmaker, I studied how people engage with storytelling. As a teacher, I developed patience and learned to adapt to different learning styles. And as a ceramic artist, I spent countless hours asking: How will this feel in someone's hand? What's the experience of using this pitcher?

Those questions led me to co-found Chicago Clay Cooperative, a 30+ member studio I led to profitability in year one, and to turn around Lillstreet Art Center's ceramics program—leading 50+ students and 8 teachers while redesigning systems that took it from operating at a loss to profitable.

Now I bring that same human-centered approach to UX design. I design for users I deeply understand—from my own cooperative's website to tools for bakers and small business sellers. For me, design is collaborative storytelling with a visual, data-driven approach. I'm looking for opportunities where I can lead design initiatives that create real impact for users and businesses alike.