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Design Journey
From analytical curiosity to creative solutions
My path to design isn’t linear. I started in analytical roles, identifying patterns and problems in complex systems. But analysis only gets you halfway—it tells you what's broken, not how to fix it. I was frustrated documenting issues without solving them. Design became the natural next step: it gave me the tools to turn insights into action.
Today, I bring analytical rigor to creative problem-solving. I ask questions, test assumptions, and validate decisions—but always in service of experiences that feel effortless. Whether simplifying
workflows or establishing design systems, I'm driven by one question: how can this make someone's life easier?
International Political Economy
Interaction Design
More About Me
Meet my Portuguese Water Dog, Mantu, who's currently in training to be my running partner. I take him on trail runs to build his endurance so he can eventually join me on longer adventures through the Marin headlands.
I've been doing triathlons for a few years, but lately I've gotten hooked on trail running. That's what I'm focusing on for 2026—more miles on the trails, less time in the pool.
I grew up watching my mom work on an old-school sewing machine, so now I'm dabbling with newer technology and creating pieces that aren't quite ready to be shared with the world yet. It's a work in progress, just like everything else.
My Toolkit
Figma
Claude
Adobe
Arc
Slack
Notion
Procreate
Google Labs
Volunteer Work
Golden Gate Triathlon Club Captain for Women Tri Together
I design workouts and help introduce new athletes to the world of triathlons, making the sport more accessible and less intimidating for women getting started in multi-sport racing.
United World Colleges National Committee of Tajikistan
I support the selection process by reviewing applications and evaluating candidates' fit for the UWC program, helping identify students who would thrive in this global educational community.
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