I was born and raised on Maui, Hawaii, and moved to California for my education. Graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Cognitive Science paved my path into UX and product design. From large corporations with over 10,000+ employees to fledgling startups, I've navigated diverse landscapes, honing my skills both in-house and as a freelancer. Throughout my freelance endeavors, I've had the privilege of collaborating with a variety of companies and stakeholders, developing my project management skills, taking projects from inception to delivery, all while navigating stakeholder relations.

Flexibility and adaptability are at the core of my professional ethos. Design serves as a way to marrying my analytical skills with my creative expression, enabling me to tackle challenges and positively impact users and their everyday experiences with products. A lifelong learner, I embrace every opportunity for growth.

Outside design, I enjoy hiking, surfing, snowboarding, and climbing. My curiosity extends beyond the digital realm to hobbies such as brewing beer/cider, leather-working, and assorted projects fuel my creative spirit.