I love to design and I care about people.

Great ideas are just the beginning of a successful product. User experience design plays a crucial role in turning those ideas into exceptional products, and my goal is to make that transformation a reality.

Learning is my jam :-)

EDUCATION 

• M.S. Degree [2015] 
  Human Computer Interaction 
  Iowa State University, IA 

• A.A.S. Degrees Graphic Design [2006] Web Design [2009] Minneapolis Community & Technical College, MN 

• B.A. Degree [2001] Major: Fine Arts, Photography Minor: Professional Writing Saint Mary’s College, IN 

 TECHNICAL SKILLS 

• Adobe Creative Suite

• HTML/CSS 

• Figma 

• Miro

• MS Office

Random nuggets

• Certified Air Force Brat
  My Dad was an F4 pilot in the Air Force and we moved around quite a bit in my early childhood - my norm was lots of travel and change - which continues to this day. :-)

• Visited Ireland 14x
  I wouldn’t say I’m completely obsessed with Ireland, but ever since I lived there my sophomore year in college I have wanted to share the magic with family and friends.

• Started my own business
  My husband, brother-in-law, and I started an air plant business on a whim. It turned into an exciting three years and was a great experience navigating the retail world.

• Published children’s book author
  I’m a published children’s book author - and I’ve designed over 170 of them!

• Travel Fiend
  And I do travel to places other than Ireland!

• Student for life
  I love learning new things.

• I enjoy walking, hiking, kayaking, painting, ceramics, and bookmaking
  Things I should make more time to do.