Howdy! I’m a researcher and designer whose mission is to make complex systems work better for people.

I am passionate about work where I can:

• Tackle complex problems and build a more equitable society

• Listen to people tell their stories and then work with them to co-create solutions

• Organize and analyze information, both visually and in writing, so that I and others can better understand complexity

• Collaborate with and learn from diverse, multi-disciplinary teams

• Facilitate effective conversations between people who often work in silos

• Teach and mentor others on the value of design and the practice of design research

• Build processes and structures that enable transparency and learning in organizations

Currently, I am a Senior Designer / Researcher at Nava where we aim to make government services simple, effective, and accessible for all. Other places I’ve used design to tackle complex social challenges have been: the Design Institute for Health, Reboot, and the World Bank Group. I hold an MFA in Design for Social Innovation from the School of Visual Arts, and a BA in International Studies from American University.