Here is some background about me. Before transitioning into a product/UX designer role, I pursued a professional career as a medical researcher and majored in Biochemistry at the University of California, San Diego. In 2020, I decided to change my major to psychology with a focus on marketing. I pivoted to this major because I loved understanding the “why” and conducting research. However, I wasn’t sure how to apply my prior skill sets in a professional setting outside of biology. During university, I took a class on user experience and user research. This class ultimately changed the course of my professional career. I quickly fell in love with UX design. I found a way to utilize my skillsets and apply them to a job that would enable me to be passionate and creative. After I graduated, I enrolled in General Assembly’s UX Design Immersive Course to become a better designer. The rest was history. (view my work experience: LinkedIn)

Beyond my work in product/UX design, I believe that having a variety of interests makes me a better designer. I am an aerialist, specializing in hammock and pole. My aerial journey began in January 2023 when I took my first pole dancing class at BeSpun, and I quickly fell in love with the challenge it presented. Aerial arts have been a humbling experience, teaching me to listen to my body and break down complex tricks into manageable components.

In addition to aerial arts, I have a passion for video games, particularly Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and various mobile games. I enjoy analyzing the UI of these games and testing edge cases to see what is possible within the game mechanics. I also love spending time outdoors and exploring new places in the mountains. As a designer, I often find myself stuck in my head, and exploring nature allows me to reset and gain fresh perspectives. These diverse interests contribute to my growth and creativity as a designer, enriching my problem-solving and user experience approach.