Hello!
I am Seattle-based strategist, designer, facilitator, and researcher bringing a future- and community-oriented lens to challenges. I believe there are powerful ideas at the intersection of human-centered design and systems thinking. As an engineer-turned-designer, prototyping and testing are core to my work. I also apply principles I practiced as an engineer of embracing complexity and seeking stability and integrity.
Multi-disciplinary, indoors and out.
I earned my master's degree from the Products of Design MFA program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and have a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University.
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Recent Work Experiences
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Community Engagement Strategist & Coordinator, Stepherson & Associates Communications (July 2024 - present)
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Outdoor Guide & Educator, REI Experiences (October 2019 - January 2025)
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Climbing School Instructor, Edgeworks Climbing & Guiding (November 2022 - June 2024)
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Senior Strategist, Luxoft / Smashing Ideas (April 2021 - November 2022)
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Experience Designer, Dust & Co. (formerly Making Conversation LLC) (August 2019 - April 2021)
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Urban Programs Educator, IslandWood (September 2019 - July 2020)
I also guided outdoor programs for REI as part of the Puget Sound Local Experiences team until the recent closure of the REI Experiences. Previously, I worked as a guide and outfitter for Cornell Outdoor Education, as a facilitator for the Cornell Team & Leadership Center, and as a staff member at Burgundy Center for Wildlife Studies.
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My program areas have included: backpacking, hiking, camping, nature walks, birding, kayaking, canoeing, standup paddle-boarding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snow travel, climbing, ziplining, rappelling, high-ropes challenge course, low-ropes challenge course (and portable elements), tree climbing, map and compass navigation, and wilderness survival.
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I am a current Wilderness First Responder through NOLS and a Leave No Trace Trainer as well as State Advocate.
