My design approach is shaped by core values that guide me in both life and design:
Crafted
Doing things well matters to me. I am ambitious when it comes to the quality I want to accomplish in my work. Over time, my aspiration of high-craft has shifted from just precise pixels and thorough handoff documentation towards the craft of impactful communication and of overcoming ambiguity in order to execute. I am excited to continue honing these skills!
Systems-Thinking First
Systems thinking is all about keeping in mind that our actions, behaviors, and decisions have an impact on our community and our world. It’s also about realizing that as humans, we are all connected and rely on each other. My commitment to practicing systems-thinking in my life translates to my approach to design and design strategy.
Pragmatic
I firmly believe that designers should be committed to designing and shipping products and services that solve for real needs, while considering lasting ramifications. In my work, I seek to understand what real, constant-over-time, needs a user has. Therefore, I am biased towards designing for platforms that aim to pragmatically & ethically solve for real user needs.
Curious
My curious nature seeks to understand how things work, how systems function, why things are the way they are - what led them to be this way? This constant curiosity drives me to connect and dialogue with others to better deeply understand the context of any design problem. I am constantly grateful that my work as a designer fully engages my deep-seated sense of curiosity and openness!
Experience
Senior Product Designer at Gantri
June 2022 - Present
About Gantri
- 3D-printed lighting brand & manufacturer. Gantri is pioneering an on-demand, bio-material based, additive manufacturing process.
My Role
- JAN 2025 - Present: Lead design for Gantri Made, Gantri’s newest offering. Made is a self-serve digital manufacturing platform that helps designers and brands rapidly create, iterate and produce lighting.
- JUN 2022 - DEC 2024: Own end-to-end product design for the internal manufacturing execution system platform used by production team, industrial designers, process engineers, CX, and management.
- Overall: Execute user research to understand user needs in a complex factory environment. Support product team in early discovery work to understand problems and ideate solutions.
Product Design Manager at Chargify (now Maxio)
March 2021 - May 2022
About Chargify
- Finance Tech SaaS | Subscription Billing and Management Platform for B2B SaaS Products
My Role
- Collaborated closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment in our processes. Engaged design-thinking methods to improve cross-function collaboration and align on design strategy. Managed a team of 2 product designers; lead design reviews and fostered an environment for continuous skill development.
Product Designer at Chargify (now Maxio)
Sep 2018 - March 2021
About Chargify
- Finance Tech SaaS | Subscription Billing and Management Platform for B2B SaaS Products
My Role
- Collaborated closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment in our processes. Engaged design-thinking methods to improve cross-function collaboration and align on design strategy. Managed a team of 2 product designers; lead design reviews and fostered an environment for continuous skill development.
Visual Designer at esd & associates
Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
About esd & associates
- San Antonio, TX Digital Marketing Agency
My Role
- Developed creative for traditional print media (billboards, poster, flyer, etc) and collaborated with developers to design and ship websites, landing pages, and mobile applications. Created logomarks, brand identities, and brand guidelines. Project-managed complex pieces such as RFPs, large manuals for healthcare clients, etc (design, compile copy and data from all departments, build infographics, manage deadlines).
Graphic Design Intern at Trinity University Press
Jan 2015 - May 2016
About Trinity University Press
- Mission-Driven Book Publisher
Impact
Board Member at Circular San Antonio
January 2024 - June 2025
2023 Fellow at New Leaders Council
SATX Chapter, 2023
Mentor / Design Systems Focus at Femmecubator
2021-2024
Course Completion at The Sustainable Leadership Masterclass
2021
From systems and services to the built environment around us, everything is designed and worth examining. I am fascinated by the idea that human-centered approaches, design-thinking, and continuous iteration can enable a future that better meets human needs.
BEYOND WORK
I enjoy writing, drawing, painting, and continuously learning about design, design & art history, and the systems that shape the world. I love fashion and interior design (secondhand-first!). You can find me going on walks, doing Yoga, or trying to get back on the soccer field most days.