I’m a Design Researcher and Strategist at The Lab at OPM, where I collaborate with federal agencies to reimagine and improve services and programs for the public.

My design career began in marketing and communications, crafting impact-driven campaigns for Fortune 500 companies. Seeking a public sector focus, I combined content strategy with co-design at the University of Chicago’s Ci3 Design Thinking Lab where I used participatory and equity-focused methods to develop a platform offering of digital and analog products aimed at advancing adolescent sexual and reproductive healthcare models.

I thrive in complex, bureaucratic spaces, navigating competing priorities and perspectives. I also have a range of experience moving across design phases and adapted methods for the context, bringing a flexible, strategic, and collaborative approach to every project. I’ve been described by colleagues as a “swiss army knife”.

Recognition & Speaking Events

ATD Conference | Speaker | Transforming Public Sector through Design | 2024

Core 77 Design Award Social Impact | First in Category | Beyond Birth Control: To Bodily Autonomy | 2023

Sabre Award | Gold | Government Agencies | 2018

American Advertising Award Chicago | Silver | Integrated Advertising Campaign | 2018

PR Week Award | Best in Public Sector | 2018

Creative Media Award | Best in Creative | 2018

On the Side

University of Chicago Stroke Badges
The Water Project
Klicked Salon
Infant Welfare Children’s Clinic
Co-chair on AIGA Chicago’s Community Engagement Committee, leading design initiatives addressing the climate crisis and voter engagement

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