I have always been drawn to visual creativity. As a kid I was restless and expressive, always making something. When computers started making it easier to create things that other people could see and interact with, I was hooked. That restlessness led me through a high school program in technology and media, a brief detour through computer science, and ultimately to a practice that lets me be a designer and a developer in equal measure.
Having worked deeply in both disciplines, I speak both languages. I can design a component knowing exactly how it will need to be built, and build a component knowing exactly how it should behave. That means I can sit in a design review and understand the technical implications of every decision, or advocate for the right design solution in a development environment, grounded in real principles and not just preference.
For six years I was the creative and digital engine behind the National Treatment Court Resource Center. I built their brand from scratch, redesigned their web presence, and produced publications, data visualizations, and multimedia content, all while wearing whatever hat the work required.
I thrive in environments that foster continual growth and knowledge sharing, where UX and front-end development intersect and design is taken seriously. I have a lot of range and I aim to keep deepening it.
When I am not designing I am outdoors hiking, skiing, or on the golf course. I collect movies, love photography, and have more interests than hours in the day. I would not have it any other way.