Education
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
B.A. Computer Science & B.A. Studio Art
Expected May 2026
Relevant Coursework: Object-oriented problem solving, imperative problem solving, functional problem solving, artificial intelligence, analysis of algorithms, software design & development
Experience
UX/UI Designer
April 2026 – Present
Mentor A Promise
New York, NY
- Ensured designs meet accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and reflect inclusive, and child-centered principles.
- Created wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that align with product goals and user needs.
- Conducted user research and gather insights from students, mentors, staff, and families to inform design decisions.
Product Designer, Co-founder
August 2025 – Present
Velox LLC
Grinnell, IA
- Designed 100+ high-fidelity Figma mockups and 20+ wireframes, building a library of 30+ components
- Led user research, synthesizing insights into 3 personas and conducted 25 usability tests to refine workflows.
- Collaborated with engineers, designing database schema to ensure seamless backend integration supporting UI features.
- Developed responsive HTML/CSS email templates for authentication flows and marketing campaigns
UX Undergraduate Researcher, Machine Learning in Running Plan Generation
Summer 2025
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
- Designed and tested application interface prototypes emphasizing minimalist data visualization.
- Synthesized user research from 8 NCAA coaches interviews into design specifications and persona creation.
- Deployed UX methodologies into Agile workflow, contributing to rapid design and rigorous refinement processes.
- Produced research paper, presenting findings at Grinnell College MAP symposium.
Graphic Designer
August 2023 – May 2025
GOGUE Student Magazine
Grinnell, IA
- Designed 75+ finalized magazine spreads and with over 10+ reusable InDesign templates.
- Collaborated with editorial team to create visual spreads, abiding by copyediting protocol to ensure high quality.
- Led feedback and template creation sessions, prioritizing accessibility design and cohesive brand image.
Projects
Echo — Music Sharing & Discovery Platform | Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
August 2025
- Developed 15 high-fidelity Figma mockups, with a library of 5 reusable components.
- Conducted 4 observation user interviews and 2 user personas to identify pain points in interface workflow.
- Integrated CI/CD pipeline for scalable and verifiable code-base, developing responsive HTML pages with consistent CSS.
Technical Skills
Languages: Python, Java, C, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, SQL, Scheme, R
Developer Tools: VS Code, Git, Postgres, MongoDB
Technologies/Frameworks: Figma, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Lightroom, GIMP, GitHub, FastAPI
Leadership / Extracurricular
NCAA DIII Cross Country & Track Athlete
August 2022 – Present
Team Captain
Grinnell College XCTF
- Received All-Regional Academic Award, given to the top 25% of finishers at Regionals with an exceptional GPA.
- Inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma chapter for exemplifying exceptional student athlete qualities.
- Maintaining a well-managed schedule with academics and athletes, committing a minimum of 20 hours per week for practice, captain meetings, races, and traveling.
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