I graduated from the University of Virginia in the Spring of 2020 with a degree in Cognitive Science, concentrating in Computer Science, and a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship. From 2018 - 2022, I worked for Innovative Software Solutions (ISS) as their Innovation Strategist and member of the Leadership Team, where I created and implemented strategic, agile processes for the company as well as executed market research, brand & feature ideation/enhancement, prototype building, and requirement/use case write-ups. Clients I serviced spanned a wide range of industries, including med-tech, social services, construction, social apps, fin-tech, and human resource tools.In February of 2022, I joined LookThink - a D.C.-based design and development shop that was acquired by the digital marketing group, Whereoware in July of that year. As a Project Manager, I oversaw and participated in the maintenance, building, and enhancement of websites and digital strategy campaigns while ensuring our team stayed on time and on budget. My team worked with a diverse group of clients that spanned many different markets, including brain and mental well-being, financial support, environmental health, artistic organizations, voting and election information dissemination, nuclear arms control, and virtual exhibitions/events.Most recently, I launched WhatWorks Collab, LLC - a consulting, design, and software development agency in May of 2023. WhatWorks is bringing a new approach to the website and app-building industry. Using my background in Cognitive and Computer Science, I will prioritize proper research and a behavioral-based perspective that combines the human reality with technology to clarify a company’s reason for being and increase user engagement. In order to support clients from idea genesis to market success, WhatWorks Collab will offer all services that may be needed along the way, including: