Leading · the teams

Building high-performing teams that grow into the next generation of leaders.

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

Teams built from zero. Cultures built to last.

First design team, built three times

Cella

Cella

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.

AI + consulting
O3

O3

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.

UX design + research consulting
FS Investments

FS Investments

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.

Fintech: alternative investments
SIG

SIG

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.

Fintech: global trading
Macquarie

Macquarie

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.

Fintech: asset management
AIGA Philadelphia

AIGA

Launched a permanent student scholarship program and produced two sold-out regional design conferences.

Professional design organization

Beyond the office

Leadership doesn't clock out at five.

Teaching

ArtCenter College of Design

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

ADPList top 50 global mentor

As a top 50 global mentor on ADPList for four years, I helped designers through career transitions, portfolio development, and leadership growth.

Community

Design, citywide and beyond

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

Recent talks and workshops.

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