I connect the dots between people, products, and complex systems.

My strength is understanding the bigger picture, identifying the problems worth solving, and translating that complexity into intuitive, thoughtfully designed experiences.

My Experience

I'm currently a Senior Product Designer at MGM Resorts, where I lead design system strategy to help scale adoption and AI workflow exploration. Before that, I led conversational design for MGM’s AI-powered concierge, expanding guest self-service across all U.S. properties, and improving chat containment by 98%.

Previously, I worked as a Senior UX/UI Designer at 7-Eleven Digital, where I led the end-to-end design of an enterprise web application. The tool enabled pricing analysts to optimize profitability across more than 10,000 stores.

Before that, I was a UX/UI Designer for startups, agencies, and companies across industries ranging from entertainment to healthcare. My experience spans:

  • Leading research and design for web and mobile platforms

  • Facilitating design thinking workshops

  • Creating and scaling design systems

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams

  • Mentoring junior designers

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Why UX Design

I'm a self-taught designer with a background in visual design and film direction. I discovered UX in 2015 through a Design Thinking course at UCLA Extension, and was instantly drawn to its strategic problem-solving approach. I was especially inspired by Jared Spool’s talk, The Evolution of a New Design Revolution.

UX became the perfect intersection of my strengths: big-picture thinking, attention to detail, and a deep empathy for people. I’m passionate about designing for positive impact, approaching every project with a beginner’s mind, and continuously learning and evolving. 

Outside of Work

When I’m not designing, I stay creatively engaged through painting and writing. I am often exploring themes of personal and social change, especially around mental health and healing. Most recently, I completed a mural on a 14-foot staircase wall in a private residence.