A little about me

I’m a creatively inclined, number-loving people person with an educational background in marketing + psychology and industry experience spanning retail, tech, and healthcare.

After beginning my career in digital marketing & operations, my affinity for insights led me to discover the world of user experience research (UXR), which turned out to be the dream job I didn’t know existed until I suddenly found myself doing it. Research became my full-time gig in 2019 and I’ve never looked back.

I describe UX research as the study of human behavior at the confluence of art and science. I love this career because it allows me to deeply connect with people, understand and empathize with their experiences, and think critically and creatively about how to design experiences that make their lives a little better.

Allow me to address the resume gap.

In 2023, after years of planning, my husband and I took a career break to fulfill a shared dream of long-term travel. We spent a full year eating our way through Europe, living out of our Subaru Outback on a westward roadtrip, exploring the natural and historical wonders of South America, and immersing in the diverse cultures of Asia. We thru-hiked the 210-mile John Muir Trail, visited 3 World Wonders, trekked to Mount Everest Base Camp, witnessed a volcanic eruption, went deep into the Amazon Rainforest, and so much more. It was the experience of a lifetime, and now we’re happily reunited with our beloved cat, Steve, and settled back into life in Columbus, Ohio.