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What Drives My Work
I believe design is decision support.
In regulated and mission-critical environments, clarity isn’t aesthetic — it’s operational. Whether supporting rare disease patients, clinical researchers, or financial institutions, I focus on
Design must work in reality — within constraints, compliance standards, and evolving technical ecosystems
My Journey
Over two decades, I’ve evolved from hands-on designer to systems-level UX leader. I’ve led transformation initiatives across,
At NCATS, I directed multi-year UX transformations for national public health platforms, governed design systems at scale, and led cross-functional teams delivering Section 508–compliant, research-validated digital ecosystems.
Earlier in my career, I designed and developed enterprise financial platforms, government systems, and award-winning public initiatives — always grounded in user-centered design.
Leadership & Approach
Today, my work focuses on
I balance executive-level thinking with hands-on design oversight — ensuring vision translates into execution.
Awards
Awards & Recognitions
Recognition reflects the impact of thoughtful design, collaborative leadership, and meaningful solutions that improve user experiences across public-sector platforms and complex digital systems.
Education
Education & Continuous Learning
I continuously integrate emerging technologies — including AI-assisted research and content workflows — to strengthen quality and efficiency while maintaining human-centered integrity.
Beyond the Resume
I'm passionate about mentoring designers and researchers, elevating UX maturity within organizations, and building systems that endure beyond individual projects.
If you're building complex platforms, modernizing systems, or strengthening UX leadership, I'd welcome connecting.
