Complexity doesn’t scare me. As a former architectural designer with a background in business and psychology, I have a knack for breaking down complex problems and finding simple levers to drive lasting change. As a former Executive Director at IDEO, I have 15+ years of experience leading creative teams to set vision and strategy; build programs and experiences at scale; launch ventures and digital products; cultivate creative capabilities; and design transformative learning experiences. At IDEO, I carved out a unique approach to innovation that combines the creative methods of human-centered design; the analytical tools of systems thinking and strategy; and learning as a lever to drive organizational change. I am experienced and committed to building responsible and inclusive products and services, as well as fostering a culture of equity and belonging in the workplace.While complexity doesn’t scare me, I spend my free time on adventures that do. I’ve hiked the 211-mile John Muir Trail and ridden my bicycle across the U.S.— twice. ________________________KEY IMPACTCREATIVE LEADER FOR USER-CENTERED DESIGN | Guided and coached interdisciplinary teams in end-to-end design process including user research, insights, ideation, prototyping, storytelling, synthesis, and delivery to: • Set Vision & Strategy | Created a scaling strategy for the international expansion of a Peruvian school network, now operating 13+ schools in new 3 countries •Build Programs & Experiences at Scale | Conducted foundational equity-centered research for a Fortune 100 tech company to launch a global DE&I training, available to 35K+ employees•Launch Ventures & Digital Products | Incubated a venture to close the digital skills gap in Latin America, now with 22K+ students•Cultivate Creative Capabilities | Catalyzed a student-centric movement at a community college, resulting in improvements such as a more timely financial aid process•Design Transformative Learning Experiences | Designed a professional development program conducted with hundreds of school principals in 20+ states TRUSTED PEOPLE LEADER & COMMUNITY BUILDER | Responsible for growth and development of a multi-disciplinary group of 50+ world-class creatives across North AmericaEXPERT IN SYSTEMS THINKING & HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN | Subject Matter Expert and Lead Instructor for IDEOU’s Human-Centered Systems Thinking Course BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT | Built impactful long-term partnerships with corporate, non-profit, public and philanthropic clients, resulting in 86% repeat clients