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My path to UX Research and Design was unique. This is a little about me and how I believe my differences are my strengths.

My B.A. in History & Sociology from Boston University and Product Design Certificate via the Flatiron School, gave me the necessary foundation and tools for UX Research and Design

Through History and Sociology, I learned how to question anything and everything. I developed critical and analytical thinking skills I apply to every UX Research and Design project I’ve taken on. I learned how to collect data from varying sources and synthesize it to draw meaningful conclusions, similar to using various research methods to determine how to move a digital product forward. I developed a keen sense of pattern recognition and ability to link how systemic issues affect individuals in their everyday lives, similar to how contextual issues effect users interactions with their everyday digital products. I am practiced in conveying understanding through clear and concise writing, an important skill needed to guide users through digital products using microcopy or communicate that priorities are being upheld to different stakeholders.  Lastly, History and Sociology rooted in me a deep empathy for perspectives different from mine, a thought process necessary to understanding different user’s needs, desires, and pain points. Overall the transferable skills illustrated above led me to seek out my Product Design Certificate via the Flatiron School.

The Flatiron School’s Product Design Bootcamp gave me the hard skills needed for UX Research and Design. The program covered accessibility at length,  I studied accessibility guidelines, ensured products met WCAG standards, and were assistive technology friendly. I also learned to be comfortable using HTML and CSS, necessary tools to coding the front end of websites, and catching bugs.  I learned and practiced various qualitative and quantitative research methods used in UX Research and Design. I conducted interviews, thematic analysis, and created affinity diagrams to identify actionable insights. I created user journeys maps and user personas to strategically identify user pain points and opportunities. In the quantitative research method arena I conducted remote usability tests, surveys, and synthesized data into easily digestible graphics. I learned about information architecture and conducted card sortings, created site maps, and studied material design vs human interface principles. All the above accumulating into rapid sketching, wireframing and building high-fidelity prototyping various projects I am proud of. 

My background in Public Health and Childcare deeply shaped and strengthened my transition into UX Research and Design.

My unique educational and professional background help me build meaningful user centered digital products through research driven designs.

Outside UX Research and Design I'm: reading a new book, forever sketching, starting to run again, dusting off my violin and biking to the Rockaways and back.