The practice of "Design Thinking" has evolved into a cross-functional imperative for crafting product experiences of meaningful impact. In my view, design and leadership are inseparable because good design is synonymous with good business.Hailing from Massachusetts, I've proudly called the Bay Area home for over a decade. I currently serve as the Director of Product Design on the Product Growth team at BILL and hold advisory roles with startups like Throtl (acquired by Clearlake Capital Group) and BrickBuilt (acquired by Dermbiont).Throughout my career, I've spearheaded innovative design endeavors that consistently delivered tangible business results. I've shaped groundbreaking experiences at companies such as eBay, Visa, Groupon, Intuit, FCB, GREY, BFG Communications, and General Motors. Beyond my corporate roles, I've founded and collaborated with startups like Fetch Labs (acquired by Fuzzy Pet Health), Oak Labs (acquired by Zivelo), and Gwazu.My commitment to creative ideation and innovative thinking has earned recognition from industry leaders, including Mars and Petco, where I received the honor of being named a Pet Project 2017 Semi-Finalist, as well as Nestle Purina, where I was awarded the Pet Care Innovation Prize. I've had the privilege of sharing my design expertise and passion by leading workshops at prestigious conferences like SXSW and the London eCommerce Design Summit. My dedication to design excellence has been acknowledged through accolades such as the 2016 Fast Company Innovation by Design User Experience Award for my work with Oak Labs, as well as being selected as a semi-finalist for the Adobe Design Achievement Awards for two consecutive years.