My years in the print industry came after studying graphic design in college. The print industry taught me invaluable skills in the design world. I did a lot of prepress, which taking design and applying in a practical sense. Being able to use many large format printers, laser engravers, and all sorts of different mediums, really expanded using my design and mechanical skills at the same time. Also, being able to take design and make a physical finished product was very fulfilling.

I am lucky enough to have a community around me that is supportive not only to me, but expands their reach to those in need. I am lucky enough to have friends and family members who are nurses, social workers, and teachers. The community I am in fosters the desire to want to make the world a better place. I believe that I could take my design knowledge and use it to make others lives easier. To me, UX Design is a great way to improve a lot of experiences people have with things such as signing up for social services, for example. If I can create products and experiences that will make the lives of those less fortunate easier, I will feel I have done my job right.

Some of my hobbies outside of design include beer brewing, perfecting the perfect burger, finding the best Pho spot in my city, and craft beer tasting. My perfect idea of a beach vacation is sitting under blue tarps next to the Pacific Ocean on the Washington coast, in stormy weather, while grilling hot dogs or freshly caught razor clams.