I'm a product designer driven by the opportunity to improve lives through technology. At AppFolio, I lead UX design for a 0→1 Affordable Housing product — applying human-centered design strategies to create inclusive, impactful experiences from the ground up.
Previously, I designed products for ed-tech and civic-tech organizations in San Francisco, including Code for America, where I led the design of an app supporting justice-impacted communities. Before that, I was the sole Product Designer at an EdTech nonprofit, where I shaped product strategy, ran remote design sprints, and helped grow our user base — all in service of making the college application process more accessible for first-generation students.
My roots are in education. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA to a mixed-heritage family, I’m a first-generation college student and the first in my family to earn a Master’s degree. I started my career in higher ed to redesign broken systems and improve access for students like me. Through a service design approach, I created curriculums, trainings, and experiences that helped shape better outcomes at several universities.
At my core, I lead with empathy, design with purpose, and approach every challenge as a learner. I’m currently taking a potrait drawing class in my free time and always looking to explore new creative outlets. I live in San Diego, CA, where I spend weekends hiking, reading, snapping photos, and drinking all the coffee.
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