đź“ŤPhoenix, Arizona
Growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains and later exploring the country in my van, I learned firsthand how good design can make or break an adventure. They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear—and I’ve lived that truth. My deep appreciation for quality outdoor gear and apparel sparked my curiosity about design. Over time, I realized I was more fascinated by the stories and decisions behind why designs work. Combining that curiosity with my background in psychology and science from the University of Virginia, I found my calling in user experience research.
I’m currently using my skills as a UX Researcher at KUBRA, where I have the opportunity to work in a dynamic B2B2C environment focused on billing & payments, tools for resource management, and utility solutions.
Work Experience + Past Clients:
KUBRA, Open Source Skateboards, Launch Media
Education:
General Assembly UXDI, 2022
B.A. Biology + Global Sustainability, University of Virginia, 2019
Currently:
Growing UXR maturity through strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration, fostering client relationships, & managing evaluative and exploratory research initiatives on KUBRA’s extensive product suite which generate millions of daily engagements.
Research
Philosophy
Insight-Driven Curiosity
I ask thoughtful, strategic questions to uncover deeper insights about user behaviors and motivations. My methodology toolkit includes:
Interviews, moderated & unmoderated usability testing, surveys, web analytics, A/B testing
100+ hours facilitating end-to-end research initiatives
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Strategic Foresight
I take an ambitious, forward-thinking approach to integrating research at all levels of an organization—both macro and micro:
Macro: How does this impact the business and long-term vision for our product?
Micro: How do we ship the best products possible with precision and efficiency?
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Excellence in Execution
I have experience working in both startups and corporations (4–500+ employees), allowing me to quickly adapt to new environments, workflows, and tools, including:
Tools: Confluence, Figma, FigJam, Jira, Great Question, MAZE, Statsig, Google Suite, Leapsome, Slack, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT
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Agile Adaptability
Beyond product-focused research, I am committed to operational excellence and improving research efficiencies across teams. My focus areas include:
Optimizing Research Operations: Leading process workshops, internal interviews, and improving cross-team collaboration
Developing Scalable Research Practices: Creating & updating templates for research guides, scripts, test plans, and deliverables
Commitment to Professional Growth: Continuous learning and a leadership mindset
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Want to learn more about my research experience? Contact me or check out my resume