crafting experiences of curiosity & connection within self + community
mission
bridging equity practice, design thinking, and business strategy toward a more inclusive, delightful, just, and thriving world for us all.
I’ve worked across sectors from startups to social enterprises to cooperatives to government agencies to community initiatives.
specialties
participatory design
experience design
strategy & roadmapping
storysharing
UX research
facilitation & workshops
stakeholder alignment
data visualization
I’m often reimagining and reshaping systems toward a more equitable and regenerative future alongside other impatient optimists.
Drop a line if you have similar daydreams.
values
principles
dignity
trust
responsibility
curiosity
transformation
community
design as social practice; design as care
move at the speed of trust
privilege is power is responsibility is accountability
learning and practice, over perfection
craft moments of alchemy through vulnerability
reach out, invite in, share food, welcome back
projects
Brightlines Startup Consulting Sprint
Ampled Pay What's Fair Feature Launch
SF 911 Dept Design Research Consulting
Undertones Website Launch
Design Equity Workshops & Coaching
Fidu DMBA Venture Studio
Haven Rooftop Tent Innovation Studio
gatherings
co-MC, poet, singer, organizer at various homes in our community
since 2014
*and virtual open mics in pandemic
hostess, facilitator, organizer at various homes in our community
since 2018
*and virtual gatherings in pandemic
praxis
regenerative design process
visual poem: growth