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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Se

- Architecting and executing multi-quarter, high-impact strategies for music and audiobook verticals, uniting design, product, and engineering to develop intuitive, cohesive user journeys that align with Spotify’s business goals- Owning the cross-functional design blueprint for platform teams, ensuring scalability and seamless integration of new capabilities, from ideation to delivery, across finance, engineering, and licensing teams- Spearheading the Service Design Guild, building alignment through thought leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration within Spotify’s design ecosystem

New York, Ny, Us

Teaching Mapping & Visualization in the MFA in Design for Social Innovation, developing future designers’ ability to think systematically and apply systems-based approaches to social challenges through mapping and information architecture.

New York, Ny, Us

Managed and aligned diverse stakeholders (120+), overseeing design strategy and research on a multi-million dollar project to ensure cross-functional clarity and consistent delivery on objectives

New York, Ny, Us

Developed multi-layered communications strategies for high-profile clients such as National Geographic and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focused on systemic change and behavioral impact

New York, New York, Us

- Facilitated organizational design workshops for Wikipedia's foundation arm Wikimedia, enhancing their effectiveness and organizational impact- Led the research for effective storytelling, including writing, visual, and verbal communication that helps teams build empathy for users

Walldorf, Bw, De

Designed and launched digital solutions using human-centered design and design thinking methods, facilitating alignment across teams to create cohesive, scalable product architectures.

Nairobi, Ke

- Led a team of designers and researchers to develop a groundbreaking educational program for UN-Habitat- Pioneered a historic dialogue between young North Korean refugees and South Korean teens, co-designing an innovative educational experience envisioning the first day of school in a united Korea- Curated an engaging exhibition to share the research process with activists, educators, and futurists, sparking meaningful discussions and promoting progressive ideas

Seoul, Seoul, Kr

- Led the strategy for a video series as part of the Korean government's diplomatic initiative, "The Eurasian Initiative," while working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Embarked on a transformative twenty-day railroad expedition across Siberia from Vladivostok, documenting, producing, and editing video content in collaboration with KBS (Korean Broadcasting System)- Contributed compelling content to MOFA's PR channels, providing a unique perspective on the initiative and strengthening overseas public relations efforts

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Design For Social Innovation

Visual Communication Design Major, Division Of Design And Art, Humanities And Art