Design
Leader &
Mentor
I help designers elevate their careers through strategic mentorship, portfolio reviews, and leadership coaching.
Career Journey
Building exceptional products with high-performance teams
With over 15 years in the industry, I believe in the democratization of access and knowledge that technology can bring to the world. I've led design teams from early stage through hypergrowth, championing user-centered approaches that drive both business value and meaningful human impact.
Experience
A journey of scaling impact
From healthcare innovation to financial infrastructure, partnering with world-class teams to create products that serve billions.
Maven Clinic
VP, Design
Leading product design, brand design, and user research. Focused on shaping the future of healthcare for women and families through empathetic and human-centered design.
Stripe
Head of Design, Optimized Checkout Suite
Leading design on the end-to-end user experience from onboarding to payment acceptance including consumer-facing products Checkout, Payment Links and Elements.
Kickstarter
VP, Product and Design
Hired and managed a team of product designers, product managers, and a UX writer, creating a supportive environment for them to grow and do their best work.
Design Lead
Design lead on Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms. I also explored emerging markets and experimental editors.
Ready to level up your design career?
Whether you're looking for portfolio feedback, interview prep, or strategic career guidance, I'm here to help you reach your goals.
In the Margins
A newsletter about design leadership, career growth, and the creative process. Join me as I share insights from building design teams at scale.
Join 500+ designers and leaders
Recent Posts
Aug 11, 2024
The best engineer I've ever worked with
An AI-powered collaborator that collapses the loop between idea and execution
Apr 6, 2024
Balancing the scales
How to identify and overcome energy vampires
Jun 7, 2024
Crafting the perfect resume
A no-nonsense guide
Monthly insights on design leadership, career development, and creative process.