I began my career in business research, then went to grad school and worked as a cinematographer for several years; but when I discovered UX design I found it combined my interests: understanding people and what's meaningful to them, using creative and technical craft to solve problems and working with others to make things.
In my last role I built a design and research team at a startup, where I enjoyed collaborating with product and engineering leadership while helping my team of talented folks do great work and grow in their careers.
Outside of work I like to read, cook (a little obsessively) and foster dogs.