Growing up in a rural community on a farm gave me an innate curiosity about people and systems along with a gritty work ethic that enjoys tinkering and finishing the job.

From going to a university 13x the size of my hometown to starting my career in tech sales in San Francisco, I have found myself in places where I felt like I didn't belong yet found ways to meaningfully contribute through my strengths--executing and asking good questions. This mentality, along with my passion for helping girls become dreamers and builders, enabled me to start a national nonprofit that has educated thousands of girls in STEM across the United States.

I had always cared most about concrete results until I attended IIT's Institute of Design, where I realized what's unseen (culture, experience, values & motivations) is just as important, if not more important than, what's tangible when it comes to "success" for an individual, team, company, or community.

As a human-centered research and service designer, I uncover motivations and behaviors that inform future concepts as well as orchestrate the people, processes, and technology to implement these experiences.

When I'm not working, I enjoy exploring new Chicago neighborhoods & fitness classes, cooking & baking, reading, and crafting.
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Top 5 Strengths Themes: Achiever, Learner, Discipline, Consistency, and Intellect