Leading · the teams
I believe great teams are the engine behind great experiences. Across my career, I've built multidisciplinary teams from the ground up, scaled organizations, and cultivated cultures that connect human-centered design to business strategy.
The proof
First design team, built three times

VP of AI Strategy + Consulting, leading the consulting practice and helping enterprise creative, marketing, and UX teams operationalize AI within Cella's broader talent and consulting offering. Closing the gap between knowing AI is necessary and actually implementing it, so adoption turns into transformation instead of stalling at awareness.

As a member of O3's senior leadership team, I oversaw the UX research and design practice, scaling a multidisciplinary team to drive experience transformation for enterprise clients across technology, healthcare, and fintech industries. Built strategic partnerships with Figma and Miro to alpha test new product features.

Built the in-house design and content department from the ground up, scaling a multidisciplinary team to support brand, digital product, and marketing. Led cross-functional product and brand strategy as product owner for key digital platforms.

Established SIG's first in-house creative studio, leading brand transformation across trading, sales, private equity, and corporate divisions. Directed the redesign of the corporate website and internal communications systems.

Built and scaled the first in-house design team at Macquarie, delivering $1M+ in annual cost savings while standardizing brand strategy across retail, retirement, and institutional investment channels. Led creative direction for major product launches including state-sponsored 529 college savings programs.

Launched a permanent student scholarship program and produced two sold-out regional design conferences.
Beyond the office
Teaching
I teach interaction design + AI-enabled design at ArtCenter, preparing students for an AI-native future where design drives strategy. Previously served on Faculty Council.
Mentoring
As a top 50 global mentor on ADPList for four years, I helped designers through career transitions, portfolio development, and leadership growth.
Community
President emeritus of AIGA Philadelphia. I helped launch the annual student scholarship fund and produced two sold-out design conferences. Design advisory board at Moore College of Art. Mentor for UT Austin McCombs post-grad UX program.
Speaking

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