LA+D (formerly Art Institute of Boston)
Cambridge, MA
User Experience,
BFADesign
Design & Research
Environmental Design Minor

Boston University
Boston, MA
BS, Sociology & Human Behavior
Cognitive Therapies
Social Data Research Minor

Professor of User Experience, Interface & Research, UX Department Lead, Co-Chair University Counsel
Lesley Art + Design (Cambridge) 2018 – Present

At LA+D, I spearhead a great deal of the Interactive path, teaching a variety of courses (both design and interactive) including User Experience I & II, Introduction to Interactivity, Sketching for Design, Designing Your Brand, Typography & Interactive Workshop; I also teach some Early, Pre-College and online courses as well. Students range from High School Sophomores to college seniors and post-grads.

I also assist in directing a team of several adjunct professors and faculty in the design and interactive departments. Responsibilities range form but not limited to course curriculum writing, scheduling classes, implementing UX into non-UX classes and running workshops to further the UX education of the team members

Director of UX (formerly Senior UX Designer & Researcher and Associate Director)
Inkhouse (Boston) 2017 – 2023

Measuring and optimization of web applications that focus on improving usability. My primary focus is always on the end-user and accessibility, using a balance of research and design to create the best possible user experience to problem solve. Sectors include tech, PR, education, cyber security, real estate and cannabis. I was the direct manager of a team of 6 designers, as well as managing UX efforts across several social media, PR and marketing teams.
Client highlights: Harvard, Puma, Strava, Sierra Nevada, Tim Berners-Lee (inrupt), Nike, Ease, GOAT, AllTrails, Huntington Theatre, CANN

Senior Visual Designer
PopKitchen (Providence) 2015 – 2017

Working alongside the Senior Designer and the Creative Director, I created a multitude of designs on varying platforms/mediums for higher education, private institutions, the U.S. government and the state of Rhode Island.
Client highlights: MIT, RISD, Johnson & Wales

Head of DEI Efforts
Inkhouse 2020 – 2023
I oversaw all internal and cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts for the company. On a business front, this included social engagement, spearheading brainstorms for create campaigns and future endeavors. In the personal sphere, it included building a loving, trusting, thriving community.

UX Design & Business Chair (and Mentorship)
AIGA Boston, 2018 – 2021
This role focused on creating and/or seeking out design and business opportunities for Boston-based designers. It also included running monthly meetings for the group, providing mentorship to students, junior and mid-level designers and working closely with the board on internal campaigns for the AIGA’s Boston and Providence chapters.