I am a User Experience (UX) strategist and digital transformation leader with over two decades of experience in creating user-centered designs that drive business impact. I have a strong academic foundation, including a MSc in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management from Kent State University and an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My professional journey began with web design roles before I transitioned to impactful positions with large organizations as well as startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, I am a consultant with experience across several industries. My expertise includes digital strategy, user-centered design, voice of customer research, workshop facilitation, and leveraging analytics to drive meaningful outcomes. I excel in aligning user needs with business objectives, delivering scalable solutions that enhance user engagement. I have experience in leading cross-functional teams through influence and reporting structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have contributed to advancing the UX field through public speaking, facilitating corporate training, teaching online boot camps, and as an instructor at Kent State University, where I mentored students in UX design and information architecture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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