About Me

I am a user experience researcher and designer. In 2020, I received a Bachelor of Science in Information from the University of Michigan, with a concentration in UX design.

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I've always had a passion for technology. Soon after beginning college, I also discovered a strong interest in human behavior. The field of user experience creates the perfect intersection of those interests.

In 2019, I joined Dr. Gabriela Marcu's research lab at UMich and continued working there through early 2022. Here I worked on projects in medical and educational technology. I conducted literature reviews and competitive analyses, created and ran participatory design workshops, wrote interview protocols, and embedded myself in our user groups in field observations. I also had the chance to design for a variety of digital devices from smartwatches to desktops. I created everything from low fidelity wireframes in early ideation to high fidelity interactive prototypes to test with users and pass to developers.

When I’m not working, you can probably find me playing video games or reading a book.

Feel free to send me an email if you want to chat!