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San Francisco Bay Area

Building a global network of hospitality properties and ambassador-hosted experiences to nourish people body, soul and spirit.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Teaching Human-Centered Design & Leadership courses, including: - Design for Health Equity | Designing moments that matter for patients with chronic illness with a holistic lens of hospitality. (Design264, Fall 2024) - Design for Influence | Building social movements through adaptive leadership. (Fall 2018) - The Power of Immersion | Radical curiosity to build empathy for innovation. (Spring 2017) - Human Values in Design, Mechanical Engineering Dept | Co-taught with David Kelley, core design thinking methods for Design majors to instill creative confidence. (ME115A, Fall 2012, 2013, 2014)d.school (Hasso Plattner Institute of Design) projects & publications, including: - Uncharted Territory: A Guide to Reimagining Higher Education (Fall 2018 - Fall 2019)Publication to explore big shifts in how learning is happening today, with inspiring case studies of how both ground-up and longstanding institutions are redesigning the student experience.- Stanford2025 Project (Fall 2013 - Summer 2015)Reimagining the future of living + learning at Stanford and what it may mean for higher ed in the year 2025 and beyond... What if students declared a mission, not a major? Meet Purpose Learning.

San Francisco Bay Area

We use human-centered design to surface unexpected market opportunities, build creative muscle and create an atmosphere where innovation thrives. We like to think of ourselves as the Mini-Cooper of design+management consulting. We are a nimble, pint-sized powerhouse and you’ll have a ton of fun getting to your destination.We lead workshops (virtual & in-person), product sprints and coaching.Clients include: Apple, Lyft, Genentech, eBay, Virgin Atlantic, Omidyar Network and Gates Foundation.www.revelateur.co

San Jose, California

We equip entrepreneurs to spot opportunities others miss and use design strategy, customer insight and experiments to bring ideas to life. We love to ignite emerging leaders to grow creative confidence and courageously put ideas into action. We have coached hundreds of emerging founders to launch ventures that have gained recognition from audiences like World Economic Forum. We offer catalytic workshops and extended coaching to build creative cultures within organizations. Clients include: Ashoka, Gates Foundation, Mastercard Foundation, The Broad Center, EdSurge, Castilleja School, African Leadership Academy.entrepreneursbydesign.com

Johannesburg, South Africa

Joined founding team to design and launch flagship Entrepreneurship program for this startup school created for Africa's future leaders from across the continent. As inaugural Entrepreneurship faculty, coached 100s of students to launch real-world ventures, and built academy-wide systems to empower students to lead on campus.

Palo Alto Ca

Led global innovation projects with Fortune 500 companies from medical devices to baby products across Europe & Asia. Spearheaded the Design for Social Impact domain, which grew into IDEO.org, and helped jumpstart a series of open-source toolkits with the HCD (Human-Centered Design) Toolkit for social entrepreneurs.As design educator, taught innovation methodologies and mindsets to corporate execs and front-line nursing staff alike. Led organizational change work to integrate innovation into the culture and practice of companies and institutions.

Greater Chicago Area

Researched and developed strategy for the Dept of Architecture at The Art Institute of Chicago to capture, preserve and exhibit digital architectural CAD work, animations and narratives.