I was a child with too much energy. My mother constantly looked for ways to tire me out– I attended leadership camp, science camp, art camp, and every type of sports camp you can think of, from rock climbing to soccer. This gave me an extremely diverse childhood education and sparked a passion for a huge variety of things. Further adding to my diverse experiences, my mom was a musician and my dad was a doctor. My parents strongly emphasized the importance of a well-rounded education.

As I grew older, my curiosity and passion deepened. I vividly remember disassembling my dad’s drill just to understand how it worked. Remarkably, he never got angry when things didn’t go back together quite right. In high school, I was once caught sneaking into my ceramics classroom on a Saturday night to make pottery. I was covered up to my elbows in clay, but instead of getting me in trouble, my teacher encouraged me to keep creating…but to let him know so he could unlock the door.

When I got to Brigham Young University, I had a deep passion for both the arts and sciences. I started in engineering, moved to graphic design, and eventually found my way to industrial design, where art and science intersect. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Engineering Department.

After working as an industrial designer at Hewlett-Packard, I transitioned into user experience design. I loved the flexibility and quick iteration that digital products allow, and the blend of data-driven creativity that solves human problems with tailored technical solutions.

Throughout my journey, I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by people who encouraged me and pushed me to grow. Now, I find it a privilege to lead the next generation of designers, helping them create work they are proud of, solve real people’s needs, and drive business success.