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Most people know me as a design leader with 22 years of experience building products and design cultures in the world’s largest organizations. Today, I’m a coach to entrepreneurs and org leaders who make a real impact in the world. I typically support women, people of color, and immigrants, the “others” who are defining their own leadership in the tech world.

As a design leader, I was responsible not just for the experience of the product, but also for the culture of teams and companies. I’m an expert in building cultures of connection and creativity. This culture helps people to thrive, which enables them to create products that make a real impact in the world. 

I’ve led teams at startups, design agencies, and large tech companies. Most recently I’ve spent four years at Facebook creating video and advertising products. I’ve run design at a series B funded startup, opened new offices as General Manager for a development consultancy, and been the Creative Director leading vision for clients including Google Fiber, Microsoft phone interfaces, Sony entertainment, and Samsung devices. I’ve also crafted digital experiences to extend the magic of Disney beyond the parks. If you want a peek into that life, check out my design portfolio. I am a trained coach through the Co-Active Training Institute and have a B.S. in Human-Computer Interaction from Stanford University. With this experience, I work with technology leaders to create their visionary North Stars.

While I appeared to be successful, my drive came from continually seeking external validation— moving from valedictorian to Stanford and then effortlessly up the corporate career ladder. I kept working longer hours to launch innovative products and support my teams better, yet it became harder to feel the creative flow and the meaning in my work. I discovered the power of coaching as a wake-up call and my path to entrepreneurship. It's enabled me to support people in designing their best professional and personal lives.

I’ve been an insatiable adventurer and prickly risk-taker my entire life. I grew up in seven countries on three continents and am settled in San Francisco as my home base. I spend my time parenting two spirited girls, obsessively reading, and paddling out for the next wave.

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