Background
Career Timeline
Defense Digital Service
UX Design & Research Lead
2020-2025
Leading UX design and research for critical defense systems, focusing on user-centered solutions for complex technical challenges.
Rock the Vote
UI/UX Consultant
2019-2020
Consulting on user experience and interface design for voter engagement platforms.
Entropy Multimedia
Head of User Experience
2018-2019
Leading user experience strategy and implementation for digital media projects.
Combinaut
Director of User Experience
2015-2017
Overseeing user experience design and strategy for enterprise software solutions.
Public Good Software
Founding Team Member, Design Lead
2013-2015
Co-founded a software company focused on building tools for nonprofit organizations, leading design and user experience.
TechStars
Design & Product Mentor
2014
Mentoring startups on design and product development best practices.
Smart Chicago Collaborative
Design & UX Consultant
2013
Consulting on civic technology projects and user experience design.
Northwestern/Knight Lab
Professional Fellow
2012-2013
Researching and developing innovative approaches to digital journalism.
Obama for America
Lead UI/UX Engineer
2011-2012
Led UI/UX engineering for the Obama 2012 campaign, developing technology tools for voter engagement and campaign operations.
mk2 development
Design & Usability Director
2008-2010
Directed design and usability initiatives for web and software development projects.
Progressive roles in design and development across various organizations.
Recent Community and Advocacy Timeline
SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Co-Owner
2018-present
Co-owning and operating a community-focused bike shop and coffee bar.
Clear Vision Eau Claire
Vice President / Board Member
Leading community vision and development initiatives.
Chippewa Valley Transit Alliance
Board Member
Advocating for improved public transportation in the Chippewa Valley.
Bike Chippewa Valley
Co-Founder / Board Member
Promoting cycling infrastructure and culture in the Chippewa Valley.
The City of Eau Claire Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Chairperson
Leading efforts to improve cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in Eau Claire.
Third Ward Neighborhood Association
Steering Committee Member
Participating in neighborhood development and community initiatives.
Code for Eau Claire (Code for America Brigade)
Brigade Captain
Leading civic technology initiatives in the Eau Claire community.
Prior Affiliations / Accolades
- Advantage DOD 24: Defense Data and AI Symposium, Panel Speaker
- Library of Congress UX-COP Mentorship Program 2021, UX Mentor
- Startup48, Design & UX Mentor
- Chippewa Valley Developer Group, Speaker
- Alliance for Strong Communities, Panelist
- Chippewa Valley Code Camp, Speaker
- TechStars Chicago, Mentor
- Columbia College, Speaker
- SXSW 2014, Speaker
- Mozfest London 2013, Speaker
- 2013 Webby Awards - 2x Winner (OBAMA FOR AMERICA 2012)
- George & Seeley Community Garden, Founder
- Tribeca Flashpoint College, Mentor
- Illinois Institute of Art, Speaker
- Chicago Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
- Chicago Tinkering School, Volunteer
- FIRST Robotics, Safety Judge
- Illinois Institute of Art - ARTimation Awards 2008-2010, Judge
- 2005 Rails Day Competition Awards
- CADM (Chicago Area Direct Marketing) Awards