I’ve been with American Express as a UX writer for six months. Being a UX writer has been both exciting and challenging. I love what I do because I’m working on interesting products with smart and supportive colleagues who help me grow. …

Creating something that has a lasting impact on other peoples’ lives is truly a privilege. This year, I returned to the Empathy Jam as a co-producer, alongside Shannon and Ariella, to encourage our design community to practice empathy with one another and create solutions around problems that affect us all…

Running is a very personal endeavor, yet teaches me the most about design and solving problems for others. The day-to-day challenges that I face in my training and understanding the nuances of the sport are constantly inspiring my work as a designer. I always say that running makes me a…

I’ll never forget the day I toed the starting line at my first marathon — the TCS New York City Marathon on November 5, 2017 with Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” playing. Years of dreaming and months of training led to that special moment. Four hours and twenty minutes…

Last month on Saturday, October 28th, I co-hosted the 2nd annual Empathy Jam 2017 at Fordham University with Shannon, Ariella and Krizia. I attended the inaugural Empathy Jam last year and had a phenomenal experience. It was the first design competition I attended and a place where my passion for…

I started writing to be a better communicator, arguably one of the most important skills of a UX designer. As a writer, the biggest critic I face is myself. Battling and overcoming those voices of doubt is a constant struggle, something I still deal with today. …

Training for a marathon while making a major career transition into UX design is hard. (Not to mention, holding down a full-time job while writing on a daily basis and making sure I spend time with people I love.) But I must say, both have complemented one another extremely well…

I’m excited to share that my article on UX hackathons, “Why attend a UX hackathon?,” has been published on UX Booth! In this piece, I talk about what UX hackathons are, why they’re valuable and how to make the most of the experience. …