My journey into tech began in childhood when my friend Frank introduced me to gaming, from Duke Nukem on PC to Super Mario on Nintendo. Around the same time, I experimented with CorelDraw and discovered Xanga and GeoCities, which sparked my interest in web design. Curious about building websites, I taught myself Paint Shop Pro and web languages on createblog.com.

This passion led me to earn a BFA in Interactive Media from The Art Institute of Houston and work as a Professional Web Designer for over seven years in corporate settings. A class in Human-Centered Design shifted my focus to User Experience, inspiring me to pursue an MS in UX at Kent State University.

I recently completed a UX Design internship at HCSS and currently work at PetSmart as a Pet Associate. I love technology, care deeply about animal well-being, and enjoy spending time with family, belly dancing, and cuddling with my talkative cat, Dixie.