- Developed the infrastructure for a more robust certification program within the department, expanding the current offerings and increasing student access to industry certification from 80 students to 350+.- Served on the Instructional Leadership Team to help foster a more robust and rigorous teacher practice across the school, leveraging data and best practices to illustrate to staff how to facilitate deep thinking in the classroom and differentiate instruction for all types of learners.- Addressed the entire staff at multiple professional development sessions about how to best support LGBTQ+ students. - Led summer internship initiative within the school, connecting students with Work-Based Learning opportunities and guiding 16 students through navigating the application process and securing work permits (when applicable).

- Expanded student access to college-level computer science, allowing 4 students to satisfy their introductory Computer Science college credit while in high school.- Presented twice to 50+ people about the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Computer Science pathway and opportunities available to students.- Facilitated the departmental redesign of CTE pathway student progression to align standards and best practices across Computer Science, Business, and Allied Health.- Connected 25 students with paid summer internships through the Chicago Public Schools Work Based Learning program.- Initiated and facilitated multiple student clubs and organizations.

- Led the redesign of the brand, focusing on enhancing accessibility, improving usability, and visually communicating the brand’s core message through cohesive design elements.- Developed comprehensive design systems, including typography and style guides, to ensure consistency and ease of use for future contributors, supporting long-term brand cohesion.- Facilitated workshops with the two permanent team members to define the brand vision and ensure it permeated every aspect of the organization.- Consulted on educational practices and strategies to improve learner understanding and ensure content accessibility, applied to a private caregiver course and an advanced certification program hosted on a global platform for caregivers pursuing advanced dementia care expertise.

- Redesigned the directory website, enhancing user accessibility and navigation by ensuring WCAG compliance and delivering a user-centered experience.- Created a marketing kit to secure funding and attract prospective partners, sponsors, and collaborators by showcasing value-driven opportunities.- Implemented a user-friendly CMS, simplifying site management for the owner with limited technical skills by enabling updates via spreadsheet imports.- Migrated and standardized directory data in the CMS to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ease of ongoing updates.- Outlined technical specifications for sponsor ads, aligning them with site functionality and user experience goals.- Planned location-based services integration to streamline information retrieval and improve the overall user experience.

As Co-Founder of Firebrand Collective, I drive brand direction and oversee content creation and curation to build an inclusive, mission-driven lifestyle platform. Through strategic UX design, innovative storytelling, and stakeholder engagement, I shape a cohesive brand identity that aligns with our advocacy-focused mission, fostering community engagement and delivering impactful, user-centered experiences.

- Pioneered a successful brand pivot by identifying a user-driven market opportunity through in-depth UX research, transforming the company into an inclusive lifestyle brand tied to social impact and advocacy.- Led a cross-functional design team of 4 design interns, overseeing weekly design studios and agile sprints to iterate on brand identity, product design, and merchandise content, resulting in the launch of a cohesive and mission-driven e-commerce experience.- Drove 48.57% higher revenue through pop-up events while maintaining accessibility through an optimized online store, offering 600+ print-on-demand products.- Amplified inclusivity and engagement, with 75% of online orders supporting gender-expansive identities, by fostering a brand culture rooted in equity, transparency, and belonging.- Managed 2 design contractors, ensuring design consistency, improving team efficiency, and delivering high-quality, user-centered product offerings.

- Led UX strategy through customer discovery and user research, validating product-market fit and guiding pivotal platform growth alongside a solo entrepreneur.- Collaborated with a cross-functional, fluctuating team, including 2 developers, an event planner, numerous volunteers, tech consultants, and 2 software development interns, to align goals and drive platform development.- Conducted research with 15+ makers and 35+ consumers, uncovering key challenges in business operations, marketing, and online and in-person selling.- Delivered and tested a medium-fidelity prototype with over 24 features, streamlining the listing of specialized goods that don't fit conventional marketplaces and accommodating at least five distinct account types with tailored content and permissions.- Developed 3 user personas to prioritize impactful solutions and better support diverse maker needs.- Clarified market complexity through iterative testing, assumption tracking, and customer interviews, informing MVP features and platform direction.- Collaborated as a strategic partner, providing actionable insights, reducing uncertainty, and fostering community-focused progress beyond design deliverables.

Working with clients to produce products in various visual and written media. Projects have spanned across a variety of media in areas of art + design, business, user experience, documentary, digital media, and more.• Accredited Home Healthcare Directory - user experience design + consulting, web design; 2023 - 2024• ABC Dementia - user experience design, graphic design, branding; 2023 - 2024• Santa Fe Pole Arts - web design; 2023• Nowhere Collective - user experience design + consulting, user testing; 2022 - 2024• Dancing Yogis - web design, user experience design + consulting; 2021• Dancing Yogis - Bali Yoga Retreat Video; video editing, sound design; 2021• Auntie Amy’s Home Cooking - service design + brand consulting; 2021• Chicago Style Management - logo design; 2021• Wheelchair Rapunzel & Co.- video editing, asset preparation, illustration and motion graphics; 2021• Manhattan Parent and Adolescent Therapy- web design consulting; 2020• Worse Than You- UX design, research, programming, graphic design; 2020• Joan Giroux- mini documentary creation, video editing, motion graphics, sound design; 2018• TERRAIN Biennial- A/V, field recording, interview facilitation, photography; 2017• Hawkins Family- wedding photography, photo editing; 2017• Can't Hear Jack- publication design, custom painting, videography, field recording, video editing; 2016• Miscellaneous- custom fine art and illustration; 2013 - 2022

Based on previous initiative and contributions, I was selected as one of five people across the organization to serve as a leader on the committee to lead discussions, event planning, and additional tasks that aim to create and maintain a more mindful and inclusive company culture.

• Tutored a caseload of 24 - 36 Algebra I students in a small group setting.• Facilitated 6 bite-sized whole-class trainings across 5 class periods for students and teammates on using inclusive language to honor diverse gender expressions and lived experiences.• Served on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee, driving efforts to create and maintain a more inclusive and mindful company culture. Hand-picked by the Chief People + Culture Officer as 1 of 5 Committee Leaders across the organization of more than 300 individuals.