Empowering people's lives through what I build and fostering a culture of kindness and mindfulness with those around me.I've been a designer for 15 years in various domains, including cybersecurity, education, and data analytics. I'm also a Figma Community Advocate and co-founder of the DC area "Friends of Figma" group, where I share my passion and expertise with the community and get to meet incredible individuals along the way.My mission is to empower people's lives through the things I build by creating desirable, trusted, and accessible experiences for users across platforms and contexts. I have led and contributed to designing and developing several design systems and communicated cross-functionally with multiple product teams, branding, and accessibility.