by choice
Designer
(Problem Solver)
AI-generated cartoon image of myself
About Me
I design software for people doing high-stakes things: pilots planning routes, patients navigating insurance, travelers booking their next trip. The through-line isn't the industry; it's the complexity: workflows where getting it wrong actually matters.
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I've been designing for 20+ years, with the last six focused on product and UX. What keeps me hooked is the puzzle of it: mapping constraints, pressure-testing ideas, and finding the arrangement where everything finally clicks for the user and the business. Keeping multiple complex things moving at once comes naturally at this point. I'm a working mom of two.
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When I'm not untangling design problems, I'm 4-wheeling in the Colorado mountains with my family or helping out in the autobody shop with my husband. Four years as a tech taught me that taking something apart carefully is just as important as putting it back together right.
Education
AI Courses (2026)
• ChatGPT Prompting
• AI Portfolio Building
• CLAUDE
• MidJourney
Continued Education
Figma - Advanced Training Certification (04/2026)
BYOL
2021-2022
Springboard Bootcamp
UX Design Certification
Continued Education
Coursiv
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• Lovable
• Gemini
• Jasper
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GRADUATED
Westwood College of Technology
Associate Degree, Graphic Design & Multimedia
Figma - Essentials Training Certification (08/2024)
Completed Figma Advanced Training through BYOL, an intensive course focused on mastering advanced design systems and scalable UI practices. Developed expertise in auto layout, responsive design frameworks, component architecture, and interactive prototyping, alongside advanced animation and media integration. Applied AI-assisted workflows and accessibility best practices to real-world design challenges, culminating in fully realized course projects. Recognized with a certificate of completion and a merit distinction for achieving a perfect score across all knowledge assessments.
Completed Figma Essentials Training through BYOL, building a strong foundation in user-centered design and interface creation. Gained hands-on experience with personas, briefs, wireframing, and design systems, alongside developing proficiency in typography, color, and component libraries. Created high-fidelity prototypes and responsive layouts using auto layout and variable components, while applying best practices for collaboration, developer handoff, and usability testing. Successfully demonstrated these skills through completed projects and course assessments.
